Fishing Cove Elementary School

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Fishing Cove Elementary School ranks 23 rd of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Fishing Cove Elementary School is a public elementary school located in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 325 students. The school is part of the North Kingstown School District, which is ranked 11 out of 60 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Fishing Cove Elementary School consistently performs well on standardized tests, with a higher percentage of students proficient or better in RICAS/English Language Arts and RICAS/Mathematics compared to the North Kingstown district and the state average. For example, in 2023-2024, 65.7% of Fishing Cove students were proficient or better in RICAS/Mathematics, compared to 54.3% for the North Kingstown district. The school has a strong statewide ranking, consistently placing in the top 25 elementary schools in Rhode Island over the past several years, and has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 13.3 students per teacher.

When compared to other nearby elementary schools in the North Kingstown district, Fishing Cove Elementary School generally outperforms its peers in academic metrics. However, the school serves a more affluent population, with a lower percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients compared to some of the other nearby schools, such as Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset, which had a 98.71% free and reduced-price lunch rate in 2022-2023. The higher per-student spending at Fishing Cove Elementary School may contribute to its strong academic performance.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

110 Wickford Point Road
North Kingstown, RI 02852

(401) 268-6580

District: North Kingstown

SchoolDigger Rank:
23^rd of 166 Rhode Island Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,383

Students who attend Fishing Cove Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Wickford Middle School
High:	North Kingstown Senior High

Student/teacher ratio: 15.1

Number of students: 334

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.9%

Two or more races:

8.7%

Hispanic:

7.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 26.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Fishing Cove Elementary School ranks better than 86.1% of elementary schools in Rhode Island. It also ranks 4^th among 5 ranked elementary schools in the North Kingstown School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.02. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76.9%), two or more races (8.7%), Hispanic (7.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 26.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fishing Cove Elementary School is 15.1. 3 elementary schools in the North Kingstown School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Fishing Cove Elementary School employs 22 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fishing Cove Elementary School is $17,383. 2 elementary schools in the North Kingstown School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Fishing Cove Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

North Kingstown:

SchoolDigger ranks North Kingstown 11^th of 60 Rhode Island school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Fishing Cove Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	RI State Percentile
2009	72.81	54^th	169	68.0%
2010	72.05	58^th	169	65.7%
2011	51.66	95^th	165	42.4%
2012	52.23	91^st	165	44.8%
2013	68.32	65^th	165	60.6%
2014	76.09	37^th	159	76.7%
2015	88.00	16^th	169	90.5%
2016	88.37	15^th	170	91.2%
2017	83.85	22^nd	168	86.9%
2018	78.14	32^nd	169	81.1%
2019	85.65	23^rd	169	86.4%
2021	89.39	15^th	166	91.0%
2022	84.57	26^th	166	84.3%
2023	92.55	11^th	167	93.4%
2024	87.02	23^rd	166	86.1%

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Data source: test scores: Rhode Island Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education

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by a parent
Thursday, November 19, 2015

My child is reading above grade level, and flourishing under the experienced, dedicated, and firm (but kind), teaching staff at Fishing Cove. The latest PARCC test scores show Fishing Cove as the second highest performing elementary school in the NK district after Hamilton, which speaks volumes about the quality of the teaching staff because we also have the highest numbers of children with special needs and financial needs. In short, this school boasts more diversity - and better results than almost any other elementary school in this or similar districts like EG or Barrington. This is the kind of school that prepares children with a high-level educational foundation, as well as the tools to interact and engage with peers from all walks of socioeconomic backgrounds. It's the kind of school that nurtures true leaders, and I'm glad my child is a part of this rich community. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Fishing Cove Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1991	328	6	4	6	4	n/a	n/a	348
1992	347	5	6	9	1	n/a	n/a	368
1993	330	3	3	2	4	n/a	n/a	342
1994	373	5	3	1	10	n/a	n/a	392
1995	418	10	6	7	7	n/a	n/a	448
1996	418	10	6	7	7	n/a	n/a	448
1997	342	10	3	5	5	n/a	n/a	365
1998	339	10	3	6	8	n/a	n/a	366
1999	337	6	5	7	8	n/a	n/a	363
2000	303	11	2	7	7	n/a	n/a	330
2001	324	4	4	5	7	n/a	n/a	344
2002	22	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	24
2003	22	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	24
2004	243	9	6	6	3	n/a	n/a	267
2005	284	0	2	3	1	n/a	n/a	290
2006	337	2	2	7	1	n/a	n/a	349
2007	301	5	6	5	4	n/a	n/a	321
2008	306	4	4	7	6	n/a	n/a	327
2009	280	4	6	8	4	n/a	n/a	302
2010	298	5	6	7	6	n/a	n/a	322
2011	241	5	4	14	2	0	12	278
2012	256	2	4	18	4	0	13	297
2013	252	5	6	16	5	0	12	296
2014	260	6	9	14	3	0	18	310
2015	267	9	15	14	5	0	18	328
2016	248	6	11	19	2	0	18	304
2017	259	5	10	37	1	0	15	327
2018	289	7	14	32	1	0	16	359
2019	274	7	10	32	1	0	23	347
2020	261	9	14	29	1	0	26	340
2021	239	11	10	27	1	0	28	316
2022	275	9	13	22	2	0	29	350
2023	255	9	11	20	4	0	26	325
2024	257	8	11	24	4	1	29	334

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Fishing Cove Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	348	17.6	19.7	2
1992	368	15.0	24.5	2.7
1993	342	20.0	17.1	2
1994	392	25.0	15.7	3.6
1995	448	20.0	22.4	4.5
1996	448	20.0	22.4	4.5
1997	365	16.5	22.1	0.8
1998	366	17.5	20.9	1.4
1999	363	17.5	20.7	0.6
2000	330	16.5	20.0	1.2
2001	344	18.0	19.1	1.2
2002	24	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	24	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	267	13.0	20.5	23.2
2005	290	13.0	22.3	0.3
2006	349	27.0	12.9	15.5
2007	321	17.7	18.1	15.6
2008	327	22.5	14.5	22
2009	302	20.0	12.6	21.9
2010	322	20.5	15.7	22.4
2011	278	24.9	11.1	34.2
2012	297	26.0	11.4	31
2013	296	22.2	13.3	27
2014	310	20.7	14.9	36.5
2015	328	21.0	15.6	36
2016	304	23.0	13.2	33.9
2017	327	24.7	13.2	35.8
2018	359	24.8	14.4	38.2
2019	347	23.4	14.8	34.3
2020	340	24.3	13.9	31.2
2021	316	29.3	10.7	29.1
2022	350	26.7	13.1	18.3
2023	325	24.4	13.3	24.3
2024	334	22.0	15.1	26.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Fishing Cove Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	348	17.6	19.7	2
1992	368	15.0	24.5	2.7
1993	342	20.0	17.1	2
1994	392	25.0	15.7	3.6
1995	448	20.0	22.4	4.5
1996	448	20.0	22.4	4.5
1997	365	16.5	22.1	0.8
1998	366	17.5	20.9	1.4
1999	363	17.5	20.7	0.6
2000	330	16.5	20.0	1.2
2001	344	18.0	19.1	1.2
2002	24	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	24	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	267	13.0	20.5	23.2
2005	290	13.0	22.3	0.3
2006	349	27.0	12.9	15.5
2007	321	17.7	18.1	15.6
2008	327	22.5	14.5	22
2009	302	20.0	12.6	21.9
2010	322	20.5	15.7	22.4
2011	278	24.9	11.1	34.2
2012	297	26.0	11.4	31
2013	296	22.2	13.3	27
2014	310	20.7	14.9	36.5
2015	328	21.0	15.6	36
2016	304	23.0	13.2	33.9
2017	327	24.7	13.2	35.8
2018	359	24.8	14.4	38.2
2019	347	23.4	14.8	34.3
2020	340	24.3	13.9	31.2
2021	316	29.3	10.7	29.1
2022	350	26.7	13.1	18.3
2023	325	24.4	13.3	24.3
2024	334	22.0	15.1	26.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Fishing Cove Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$662 (4.4%)	$14,515 (95.6%)	$15,177
2019	$757 (4.7%)	$15,211 (95.3%)	$15,968
2020	$666 (3.9%)	$16,278 (96.1%)	$16,944
2021	$793 (4.6%)	$16,589 (95.4%)	$17,383

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fishing Cove Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 23^rd of 169 Elementary schools	Ranks 11^th of 167 Elementary schools	7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fishing Cove Elementary School)	73.7	59.1	14.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (North Kingstown)	63	57.7	5.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	47.9	36.8	11.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Fishing Cove Elementary School)	51.3	59.1	7.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (North Kingstown)	54.3	57.6	3.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	36.1	34.5	1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Fishing Cove Elementary School)	60	59.4	0.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (North Kingstown)	59.5	53.1	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	37.2	33.3	3.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Fishing Cove Elementary School)	52.5	61.8	9.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (North Kingstown)	53.3	57.2	3.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	32.6	36	3.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Fishing Cove Elementary School)	69.2	64.1	5.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (North Kingstown)	65.5	57.8	7.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	39.1	35.1	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Fishing Cove Elementary School)	52.5	80	27.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (North Kingstown)	47.7	52.3	4.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	30.1	30	0.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Fishing Cove Elementary School)	67.5	60.9	6.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (North Kingstown)	59.7	54.1	5.6%
All Grades Mathematics (Fishing Cove Elementary School)	52.1	66.9	14.8%
All Grades Mathematics (North Kingstown)	50.7	55	4.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	347	325	6.3%
African American	7	9	28.6%
American Indian	1	4	300%
Asian	10	11	10%
Hispanic	32	20	37.5%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	274	255	6.9%
Two or More Races	23	26	13%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	34.3%	24.3%	10%

Schools Near Fishing Cove Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSA Science (2024)	RICAS English Language Arts (2024)				RICAS Mathematics (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSA Science All Grades	RICAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts All Grades	RICAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	RICAS Mathematics 4th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 5th Grade	RICAS Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Fishing Cove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	110 Wickford Point Road	North Kingstown	02852	Washington County	North Kingstown	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 268-6580	334	22	15.1	26.3%	257 (76.9%)	8 (2.4%)	24 (7.2%)	11 (3.3%)	4 (1.2%)	1 (0.3%)	29 (8.7%)	87	23^rd of 166 public elementary schools	86.1%		92.6	11^th of 167 public elementary schools	93.4%	12	47.5	55.1	56.3	44.7	52.6	61.2	66.7	70.0	65.7	$17,383	$793	$16,589
Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset	Public	K-5	166 Mark Drive	North Kingstown	02852	Washington County	North Kingstown	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 541-6360	218	22	9.9	61.0%	121 (55.5%)	15 (6.9%)	48 (22.0%)	2 (0.9%)	7 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (11.5%)	32.9	102^nd of 166 public elementary schools	38.6%		34.3	103^rd of 167 public elementary schools	38.3%	1	30.8	32.4	26.3	5.1	21.1	32.4	44.7	7.7	28.1	$19,581	$1,759	$17,822
Stony Lane Elementary School	Public	K-5	825 Stony Lane	North Kingstown	02852	Washington County	North Kingstown	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 268-6540	360	25	14.4	11.4%	317 (88.1%)	6 (1.7%)	19 (5.3%)	8 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.8%)	92.2	12^th of 166 public elementary schools	92.8%		89.2	21^st of 167 public elementary schools	87.4%	9	67.6	66.1	51.5	58.6	58.2	58.9	63.2	64.8	62.6	$14,746	$195	$14,551
Forest Park Elementary School	Public	K-5	50 Woodlawn Drive	North Kingstown	02852	Washington County	North Kingstown	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 541-6380	282	20	14.1	14.2%	239 (84.8%)	5 (1.8%)	15 (5.3%)	6 (2.1%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.7%)	90	17^th of 166 public elementary schools	89.8%		88.9	24^th of 167 public elementary schools	85.6%	7	48.1	67.6	58.5	46.3	56.1	75.7	65.9	63.0	67.4	$19,178	$911	$18,267
Hamilton School	Public	K-5	25 Salisbury Avenue	North Kingstown	02852	Washington County	North Kingstown	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 268-6520	454	30	15.1	9.0%	393 (86.6%)	5 (1.1%)	16 (3.5%)	12 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (6.2%)	92	13^th of 166 public elementary schools	92.2%		90.7	14^th of 167 public elementary schools	91.6%	1	60.0	74.6	54.5	52.3	60.3	67.2	61.8	57.6	62.2	$14,193	$370	$13,824
Meadowbrook Farms School	Public	PK, KG-2	2 Chestnut Drive	East Greenwich	02818	Kent County	East Greenwich	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 398-1602	307	22	13.9	5.5%	231 (75.2%)	7 (2.3%)	23 (7.5%)	35 (11.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.6%)								(n/a)										$19,405	$292	$19,113
Frenchtown School	Public	K-2	1100 Frenchtown Road	East Greenwich	02818	Kent County	East Greenwich	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 398-1402	288	19	15.1	4.2%	221 (76.7%)	1 (0.3%)	26 (9.0%)	21 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.6%)								(n/a)										$17,228	$790	$16,438
George Hanaford School	Public	3-5	200 Middle Road	East Greenwich	02818	Kent County	East Greenwich	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 398-1351	276	20	13.8	5.8%	211 (76.4%)	7 (2.5%)	14 (5.1%)	29 (10.5%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.1%)	87.5	21^st of 166 public elementary schools	87.3%		92.8	10^th of 167 public elementary schools	94.0%	11	59.6	53.3	60.3	47.3	53.1	57.9	69.4	59.6	61.5	$13,787	$506	$13,282
James H. Eldredge School	Public	3-5	101 First Avenue	East Greenwich	02818	Kent County	East Greenwich	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 886-3246	279	21	13.2	4.3%	209 (74.9%)	1 (0.4%)	26 (9.3%)	17 (6.1%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (8.2%)	92.6	9^th of 166 public elementary schools	94.6%		96.6	5^th of 167 public elementary schools	97.0%	4	58.8	70.3	60.8	57.1	62.8	66.7	75.5	48.2	64.3	$13,442	$156	$13,286
Cedar Hill School	Public	K-5	35 Red Chimney Drive	Warwick	02886	Kent County	Warwick	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 734-3535	311	25	12.4	17.4%	231 (74.3%)	6 (1.9%)	31 (10.0%)	10 (3.2%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	31 (10.0%)	61.6	54^th of 166 public elementary schools	67.5%		66.8	53^rd of 167 public elementary schools	68.3%	1	38.5	43.1	30.2	40.4	37.8	54.9	34.0	44.2	44.2	$20,106	$389	$19,717

Frequently Asked Questions about Fishing Cove Elementary School

Is Fishing Cove Elementary School a good school?

Fishing Cove Elementary School ranks 23^rd of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Fishing Cove Elementary School?

Students at Fishing Cove Elementary School are 77% White, 9% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 2% African American, 1% American Indian.

What schools do graduates of Fishing Cove Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Fishing Cove Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Wickford Middle School
High : North Kingstown Senior High

How many students attend Fishing Cove Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 334 students attended Fishing Cove Elementary School.

What district is Fishing Cove Elementary School in?

North Kingstown

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