Howard Hathaway School

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Howard Hathaway School ranks 29 th of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Howard Hathaway School is an elementary school located in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, serving 422 students in grades K-4. The school is part of the highly-ranked Portsmouth School District, which is ranked 5th out of 60 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Howard Hathaway School consistently ranks in the top 30-50 elementary schools in Rhode Island, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in RICAS English Language Arts and Mathematics are generally higher than the district and state averages, particularly in 4th grade. For example, in 2023-2024, 56.1% of 4th-grade students at Howard Hathaway School were proficient or better in RICAS ELA, compared to 58.3% in the Portsmouth district and 30.1% statewide. Similarly, 67.1% of 4th-grade students at Howard Hathaway School were proficient or better in RICAS Mathematics, compared to 70.5% in the Portsmouth district and 35.4% statewide. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 14.2 to 15.2 over the past three school years, and higher per-student spending compared to the state average.

While Melville School, another elementary school in the Portsmouth district, consistently outperforms Howard Hathaway School in academic proficiency rates, Howard Hathaway School remains a strong educational institution that provides a quality education to its students. The school's consistent academic performance, low student-teacher ratio, and higher per-student spending suggest that it is a desirable option for families in the area.

Detail:

Public K-4

53 Tallman Avenue
Portsmouth, RI 02871

(401) 683-0500

District: Portsmouth

SchoolDigger Rank:
29^th of 166 Rhode Island Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,405

Students who attend Howard Hathaway School usually attend:

Middle:	Portsmouth Middle School
High:	Portsmouth High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.2

Number of students: 422

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.7%

Hispanic:

8.1%

Two or more races:

6.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 17.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Howard Hathaway School ranks better than 82.5% of elementary schools in Rhode Island. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.63. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82.7%), Hispanic (8.1%), two or more races (6.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 17.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Howard Hathaway School is 14.2. (See more...)

Compare Howard Hathaway School employs 29.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Howard Hathaway School is $14,405.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Howard Hathaway School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Portsmouth:

SchoolDigger ranks Portsmouth 5^th of 60 Rhode Island school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Howard Hathaway School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	RI State Percentile
2009	64.72	72^nd	169	57.4%
2010	68.68	66^th	169	60.9%
2011	81.47	30^th	165	81.8%
2012	85.56	16^th	165	90.3%
2013	81.19	24^th	165	85.5%
2014	64.25	70^th	159	56.0%
2015	80.22	30^th	169	82.2%
2016	59.18	68^th	170	60.0%
2017	59.16	72^nd	168	57.1%
2018	81.95	27^th	169	84.0%
2019	69.19	51^st	169	69.8%
2021	59.44	52^nd	166	68.7%
2022	84.05	29^th	166	82.5%
2023	81.56	32^nd	167	80.8%
2024	84.63	29^th	166	82.5%

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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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Enrollment information for Howard Hathaway School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	377	6	8	0	0	n/a	n/a	391
1989	396	3	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	404
1990	402	2	4	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	408
1991	414	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	418
1992	405	4	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	410
1993	380	5	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	386
1994	388	8	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	397
1995	401	7	5	2	0	n/a	n/a	415
1996	401	7	5	2	0	n/a	n/a	415
1997	403	8	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	416
1998	388	11	7	2	0	n/a	n/a	408
1999	401	3	6	2	0	n/a	n/a	412
2000	396	12	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	414
2001	404	6	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	414
2002	397	5	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	408
2003	397	5	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	408
2004	360	4	12	1	0	n/a	n/a	377
2005	325	5	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	336
2006	339	4	6	4	0	n/a	n/a	353
2007	352	3	6	4	0	n/a	n/a	365
2008	437	2	7	6	0	n/a	n/a	452
2009	414	9	4	6	0	n/a	n/a	433
2010	426	12	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	444
2011	388	7	3	15	0	0	11	424
2012	328	7	3	11	0	0	14	363
2013	335	5	3	16	0	0	10	369
2014	347	4	3	19	0	0	8	381
2015	319	3	2	26	0	0	6	356
2016	334	2	2	16	0	0	7	361
2017	304	6	1	15	0	0	8	334
2018	410	2	3	21	0	2	12	450
2019	408	3	2	18	0	0	12	443
2020	391	5	7	18	1	1	14	437
2021	364	7	6	22	0	1	16	416
2022	346	7	6	30	1	1	25	416
2023	349	6	5	34	0	1	27	422

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 Howard Hathaway School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	391	n/a	n/a	1.3
1989	404	n/a	n/a	3.5
1990	408	n/a	n/a	3.4
1991	418	30.0	13.9	5.7
1992	410	29.0	14.1	7.6
1993	386	24.9	15.5	8
1994	397	23.0	17.3	8.1
1995	415	25.9	16.0	10.4
1996	415	25.9	16.0	10.4
1997	416	30.0	13.9	13
1998	408	30.8	13.2	10.3
1999	412	30.8	13.4	11.9
2000	414	35.9	11.5	12.6
2001	414	27.0	15.3	11.6
2002	408	n/a	n/a	14
2003	408	n/a	n/a	14
2004	377	31.0	12.2	12.5
2005	336	31.0	10.8	12.5
2006	353	30.0	11.8	10.8
2007	365	20.6	17.7	10.4
2008	452	16.6	27.2	11.5
2009	433	20.0	16.0	15.7
2010	444	27.0	16.4	14.4
2011	424	24.0	17.6	17
2012	363	26.0	13.9	16.3
2013	369	17.4	21.1	17.1
2014	381	21.0	18.1	19.7
2015	356	20.0	17.8	18.3
2016	361	24.0	15.0	17.7
2017	334	25.8	12.9	14.4
2018	450	25.4	17.7	19.8
2019	443	27.1	16.3	16.5
2020	437	27.7	15.7	17.2
2021	416	27.3	15.2	16.3
2022	416	27.5	15.1	10.6
2023	422	29.5	14.2	17.3

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 Howard Hathaway School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	391	n/a	n/a	1.3
1989	404	n/a	n/a	3.5
1990	408	n/a	n/a	3.4
1991	418	30.0	13.9	5.7
1992	410	29.0	14.1	7.6
1993	386	24.9	15.5	8
1994	397	23.0	17.3	8.1
1995	415	25.9	16.0	10.4
1996	415	25.9	16.0	10.4
1997	416	30.0	13.9	13
1998	408	30.8	13.2	10.3
1999	412	30.8	13.4	11.9
2000	414	35.9	11.5	12.6
2001	414	27.0	15.3	11.6
2002	408	n/a	n/a	14
2003	408	n/a	n/a	14
2004	377	31.0	12.2	12.5
2005	336	31.0	10.8	12.5
2006	353	30.0	11.8	10.8
2007	365	20.6	17.7	10.4
2008	452	16.6	27.2	11.5
2009	433	20.0	16.0	15.7
2010	444	27.0	16.4	14.4
2011	424	24.0	17.6	17
2012	363	26.0	13.9	16.3
2013	369	17.4	21.1	17.1
2014	381	21.0	18.1	19.7
2015	356	20.0	17.8	18.3
2016	361	24.0	15.0	17.7
2017	334	25.8	12.9	14.4
2018	450	25.4	17.7	19.8
2019	443	27.1	16.3	16.5
2020	437	27.7	15.7	17.2
2021	416	27.3	15.2	16.3
2022	416	27.5	15.1	10.6
2023	422	29.5	14.2	17.3

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 Howard Hathaway School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$279 (2.5%)	$10,859 (97.5%)	$11,138
2019	$430 (3.6%)	$11,449 (96.4%)	$11,879
2020	$328 (2.8%)	$11,311 (97.2%)	$11,639
2021	$656 (4.6%)	$13,749 (95.4%)	$14,405

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Howard Hathaway School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 51^st of 169 Elementary schools	Ranks 32^nd of 167 Elementary schools	11%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Howard Hathaway School)	53.9	53	0.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Portsmouth)	55.2	54.6	0.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	47.9	36.8	11.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Howard Hathaway School)	41.6	46.4	4.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Portsmouth)	42.9	47.2	4.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	36.1	34.5	1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Howard Hathaway School)	55.4	53.3	2.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Portsmouth)	62.5	55.1	7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	37.2	33.3	3.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Howard Hathaway School)	52.2	62	9.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Portsmouth)	57.9	63.9	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	32.6	36	3.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Howard Hathaway School)	54.7	53.1	1.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Portsmouth)	55.8	49.8	6%
All Grades Mathematics (Howard Hathaway School)	47	54.5	7.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Portsmouth)	45.1	51.7	6.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	443	422	4.7%
African American	3	6	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	5	150%
Hispanic	18	34	88.9%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	408	349	14.5%
Two or More Races	12	27	125%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	16.5%	17.3%	0.8%

Schools Near Howard Hathaway 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
Howard Hathaway School	Public	K-4	53 Tallman Avenue	Portsmouth	02871	Newport County	Portsmouth	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 683-0500	422	30	14.2	17.3%	349 (82.7%)	6 (1.4%)	34 (8.1%)	5 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (6.4%)	84.6	29^th of 166 public elementary schools	82.5%		81.6	32^nd of 167 public elementary schools	80.8%	3		47.9	56.1		52.3	58.9	67.1		63.2	$14,405	$656	$13,749
Fort Barton School	Public	K-4	99 Lawton Avenue	Tiverton	02878	Newport County	Tiverton	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 624-6114	190	19	10.1	14.2%	165 (86.8%)	7 (3.7%)	6 (3.2%)	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.7%)	94	8^th of 166 public elementary schools	95.2%		89.7	19^th of 167 public elementary schools	88.6%	11		74.2	61.9		67.1	77.4	59.5		67.1	$17,166	$466	$16,699
Melville School	Public	PK, KG-4	1351 West Main Road	Portsmouth	02871	Newport County	Portsmouth	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 683-1650	328	27	11.9	13.1%	267 (81.4%)	6 (1.8%)	21 (6.4%)	8 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (7.9%)	94.1	7^th of 166 public elementary schools	95.8%		86	28^th of 167 public elementary schools	83.2%	21		64.6	62.5		63.6	67.7	76.8		71.9	$16,674	$751	$15,923
Colt Andrews School	Public	K-5	570-574 Hope Street	Bristol	02809	Bristol County	Bristol Warren	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 254-5987	300	21	14.2	41.0%	250 (83.3%)	4 (1.3%)	24 (8.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	19 (6.3%)	69.2	49^th of 166 public elementary schools	70.5%		83.1	30^th of 167 public elementary schools	82.0%	19	45.6	34.0	65.9	37.9	45.0	48.9	56.8	36.8	46.6	$17,661	$1,695	$15,966
Ranger School	Public	PK, KG-4	278 North Brayton Road	Tiverton	02878	Newport County	Tiverton	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 624-8467	230	16	14.7	16.5%	197 (85.7%)	3 (1.3%)	16 (7.0%)	4 (1.7%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.9%)	7 (3.0%)	75.5	42^nd of 166 public elementary schools	74.7%		86.3	27^th of 167 public elementary schools	83.8%	15		65.0	33.3		47.7	72.5	45.8		58.0	$15,875	$193	$15,682
Guiteras School	Public	K-5	35 Washington Street	Bristol	02809	Bristol County	Bristol Warren	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 254-5932	234	17	13.7	26.9%	194 (82.9%)	1 (0.4%)	26 (11.1%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.7%)	76.2	41^st of 166 public elementary schools	75.3%		75.9	40^th of 167 public elementary schools	76.0%	1	47.8	60.0	40.6	50.0	50.5	45.7	37.5	54.3	46.9	$17,280	$1,056	$16,225
Pocasset School	Public	PK, KG-4	242 Main Road	Tiverton	02878	Newport County	Tiverton	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 624-6654	205	18	11.5	22.4%	171 (83.4%)	5 (2.4%)	17 (8.3%)	4 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	7 (3.4%)	87.5	20^th of 166 public elementary schools	88.0%		77.9	39^th of 167 public elementary schools	76.6%	19		60.0	42.4		52.1	75.0	63.6		69.9	$17,272	$1,234	$16,038
Rockwell School	Public	K-5	1225 Hope Street	Bristol	02809	Bristol County	Bristol Warren	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 254-5930	264	16	16.5	9.5%	238 (90.2%)	1 (0.4%)	10 (3.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.3%)	91.6	14^th of 166 public elementary schools	91.6%		91	13^th of 167 public elementary schools	92.2%	1	65.1	71.9	46.8	48.8	54.1	71.9	68.1	60.5	66.4	$15,017	$1,011	$14,006
Forest Avenue School	Public	K-3	315 Forest Avenue	Middletown	02842	Newport County	Middletown	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 849-9434	281	22	12.7	32.7%	162 (57.7%)	19 (6.8%)	54 (19.2%)	19 (6.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (9.3%)	47.4	82^nd of 166 public elementary schools	50.6%		50.1	75^th of 167 public elementary schools	55.1%	7		37.3				40.6				$16,865	$1,219	$15,646
Gaudet Learning Academy	Public	4-5	1113 Aquidneck Ave.	Middletown	02842	Newport County	Middletown	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 846-6395	287	22	13.1	36.2%	188 (65.5%)	14 (4.9%)	45 (15.7%)	14 (4.9%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (8.0%)								(n/a)	36.1		41.4	29.2	35.4		26.3	18.8	22.4	$14,039	$633	$13,406

Frequently Asked Questions about Howard Hathaway School

What district is Howard Hathaway School in?

Portsmouth

What is the racial makeup of Howard Hathaway School?

Students at Howard Hathaway School are 83% White, 8% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Howard Hathaway School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 422 students attended Howard Hathaway School.

What schools do graduates of Howard Hathaway School attend?

Students who attend Howard Hathaway School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Portsmouth Middle School
High : Portsmouth High School

Is Howard Hathaway School a good school?

Howard Hathaway School ranks 29^th of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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