Hope School

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Hope School ranks 81 st of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Hope School is a public elementary school located in Hope, Rhode Island, serving 186 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Scituate School District, which is ranked 22 out of 60 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Hope School has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 12.37% to 14.29% over the past three school years, its test scores are generally lower than the Scituate district and the state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in RICAS/English Language Arts for all grades was 29.3% at Hope School, compared to 41.6% in the Scituate district. Similarly, the percentage of students proficient or better in RICAS/Mathematics for all grades was 35.9% at Hope School, compared to 43% in the Scituate district. Additionally, Hope School's spending per student is significantly higher than nearby schools, such as Scott School ($17,926) and Orchard Farms Elementary School ($12,729).

Over the past several years, Hope School's statewide ranking has been declining, from a high of 21 out of 170 Rhode Island elementary schools in the 2015-2016 school year to a ranking of 81 out of 166 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. When compared to nearby schools, such as Scott School, Greenbush Elementary School, and Oak Lawn School, Hope School's performance is generally lower, suggesting that there may be opportunities to improve the school's academic outcomes and better serve its student population.

Detail:

Public K-5

391 North Road
Hope, RI 02831

(401) 821-3651

District: Scituate

SchoolDigger Rank:
81^st of 166 Rhode Island Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $28,119

Students who attend Hope School usually attend:

Middle:	Scituate Middle School
High:	Scituate High School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.9

Number of students: 186

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.2%

Hispanic:

4.3%

Asian:

0.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 13.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hope School ranks better than 51.2% of elementary schools in Rhode Island. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Scituate School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.62. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (95.2%), Hispanic (4.3%), Asian (0.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 13.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Scituate School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hope School is 10.9, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Scituate School District! (See more...)

Compare Hope School employs 17 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hope School is $28,119, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Scituate School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Scituate:

SchoolDigger ranks Scituate 22^nd of 60 Rhode Island school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Hope School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	RI State Percentile
2009	46.53	107^th	169	36.7%
2010	72.31	56^th	169	66.9%
2011	65.54	63^rd	165	61.8%
2012	73.34	56^th	165	66.1%
2013	87.94	9^th	165	94.5%
2014	83.98	22^nd	159	86.2%
2015	78.91	33^rd	169	80.5%
2016	83.59	21^st	170	87.6%
2017	80.42	28^th	168	83.3%
2018	63.67	61^st	169	63.9%
2019	65.59	59^th	169	65.1%
2021	62.92	50^th	166	69.9%
2022	50.47	73^rd	166	56.0%
2023	53.49	70^th	167	58.1%
2024	47.62	81^st	166	51.2%

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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 Hope School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	300	1	5	1	0	n/a	n/a	307
1989	304	0	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	309
1990	297	n/a	3	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	300
1991	320	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	324
1992	315	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	318
1993	322	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	323
1994	342	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	345
1995	377	4	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	386
1996	377	4	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	386
1997	294	3	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	302
1998	314	1	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	319
1999	299	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	302
2000	312	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	315
2001	287	0	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	292
2002	285	0	7	0	0	n/a	n/a	292
2003	285	0	7	0	0	n/a	n/a	292
2004	277	0	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	281
2005	273	1	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	277
2006	257	0	6	2	0	n/a	n/a	265
2007	264	0	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	268
2008	265	2	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	270
2009	257	2	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	262
2010	230	1	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	234
2011	242	1	1	2	0	0	0	246
2012	237	2	3	9	1	0	0	252
2013	237	1	1	9	0	1	0	249
2014	226	1	1	7	0	0	0	235
2015	219	1	1	9	0	0	0	230
2016	193	1	5	9	0	0	1	209
2017	171	0	3	8	0	0	1	183
2018	163	0	3	11	0	0	1	178
2019	160	0	1	12	0	0	1	174
2020	157	1	2	10	0	0	1	171
2021	154	0	1	5	0	0	1	161
2022	176	0	1	9	0	0	0	186
2023	177	0	1	8	0	0	0	186

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 Hope School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	307	n/a	n/a	6.5
1989	309	n/a	n/a	3.2
1990	300	n/a	n/a	3
1991	324	19.4	16.7	5.6
1992	318	21.0	15.1	6.3
1993	323	23.6	13.7	6.2
1994	345	18.0	19.2	4.9
1995	386	22.0	17.5	8.5
1996	386	22.0	17.5	8.5
1997	302	23.5	12.9	7
1998	319	24.1	13.2	7.8
1999	302	29.3	10.3	11.3
2000	315	26.0	12.1	11.1
2001	292	24.8	11.8	7.2
2002	292	n/a	n/a	11.3
2003	292	n/a	n/a	11.3
2004	281	14.0	20.1	13.9
2005	277	15.0	18.5	7.2
2006	265	24.0	11.0	6.8
2007	268	13.5	19.9	9.3
2008	270	17.3	15.6	14.4
2009	262	17.7	9.6	17.2
2010	234	16.6	14.0	17.9
2011	246	16.7	14.6	22
2012	252	17.0	14.8	20.2
2013	249	14.4	17.2	18.5
2014	235	14.4	16.3	26.4
2015	230	14.0	16.4	27.4
2016	209	14.0	14.9	21.1
2017	183	14.4	12.7	18
2018	178	14.2	12.5	17.4
2019	174	13.8	12.5	20.1
2020	171	13.4	12.6	14.6
2021	161	15.3	10.4	14.3
2022	186	16.2	11.4	12.4
2023	186	17.0	10.9	13.4

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 Hope School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	307	n/a	n/a	6.5
1989	309	n/a	n/a	3.2
1990	300	n/a	n/a	3
1991	324	19.4	16.7	5.6
1992	318	21.0	15.1	6.3
1993	323	23.6	13.7	6.2
1994	345	18.0	19.2	4.9
1995	386	22.0	17.5	8.5
1996	386	22.0	17.5	8.5
1997	302	23.5	12.9	7
1998	319	24.1	13.2	7.8
1999	302	29.3	10.3	11.3
2000	315	26.0	12.1	11.1
2001	292	24.8	11.8	7.2
2002	292	n/a	n/a	11.3
2003	292	n/a	n/a	11.3
2004	281	14.0	20.1	13.9
2005	277	15.0	18.5	7.2
2006	265	24.0	11.0	6.8
2007	268	13.5	19.9	9.3
2008	270	17.3	15.6	14.4
2009	262	17.7	9.6	17.2
2010	234	16.6	14.0	17.9
2011	246	16.7	14.6	22
2012	252	17.0	14.8	20.2
2013	249	14.4	17.2	18.5
2014	235	14.4	16.3	26.4
2015	230	14.0	16.4	27.4
2016	209	14.0	14.9	21.1
2017	183	14.4	12.7	18
2018	178	14.2	12.5	17.4
2019	174	13.8	12.5	20.1
2020	171	13.4	12.6	14.6
2021	161	15.3	10.4	14.3
2022	186	16.2	11.4	12.4
2023	186	17.0	10.9	13.4

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 Hope School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,388 (8.9%)	$14,217 (91.1%)	$15,605
2019	$1,468 (8.2%)	$16,529 (91.8%)	$17,997
2020	$1,476 (8.1%)	$16,851 (91.9%)	$18,328
2021	$1,877 (6.7%)	$26,242 (93.3%)	$28,119

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hope School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 59^th of 169 Elementary schools	Ranks 70^th of 167 Elementary schools	7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hope School)	50	33.3	16.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Scituate)	69.5	49	20.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	47.9	36.8	11.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hope School)	54.5	30.6	23.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Scituate)	56.1	53.1	3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	36.1	34.5	1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hope School)	54.2	37.9	16.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Scituate)	52.9	47.7	5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	37.2	33.3	3.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hope School)	29.2	55.2	26%
4th Grade Mathematics (Scituate)	40.2	55.7	15.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	32.6	36	3.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hope School)	51.4	35.3	16.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Scituate)	50	53.9	3.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	39.1	35.1	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hope School)	42.9	38.2	4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Scituate)	48.8	51.7	2.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	30.1	30	0.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Hope School)	51.9	35.4	16.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Scituate)	54.4	46.8	7.6%
All Grades Mathematics (Hope School)	42	40.4	1.6%
All Grades Mathematics (Scituate)	40	43.5	3.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	174	186	6.9%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	12	8	33.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	160	177	10.6%
Two or More Races	1	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	20.1%	13.4%	6.7%

Schools Near Hope 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
Hope School	Public	K-5	391 North Road	Hope	02831	Providence County	Scituate	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 821-3651	186	17	10.9	13.4%	177 (95.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.3%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47.6	81^st of 166 public elementary schools	51.2%		53.5	70^th of 167 public elementary schools	58.1%	11	40.0	37.0	17.1	36.7	29.3	44.4	34.3	30.0	35.9	$28,119	$1,877	$26,242
Blackrock School	Public	K-5	12 LaCasa Drive	Coventry	02816	Kent County	Coventry	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 822-9450	324	25	12.9	43.5%	256 (79.0%)	9 (2.8%)	31 (9.6%)	6 (1.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (6.5%)	51.5	72^nd of 166 public elementary schools	56.6%		48.2	77^th of 167 public elementary schools	53.9%	5	41.4	34.0	26.2	28.6	29.7	46.9	37.2	34.5	39.3	$15,161	$968	$14,193
Washington Oak School	Public	PK, KG-5	801 Read School House Road	Coventry	02816	Kent County	Coventry	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 397-1976	625	40	15.6	20.8%	545 (87.2%)	1 (0.2%)	38 (6.1%)	14 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	25 (4.0%)	92.6	11^th of 166 public elementary schools	93.4%		89	22^nd of 167 public elementary schools	86.8%	11	66.2	62.1	48.2	58.4	55.7	77.3	60.0	75.3	70.2	$12,741	$577	$12,164
John F. Horgan School	Public	K-4	124 Providence Street	West Warwick	02893	Kent County	West Warwick	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 822-8449	467	36	12.9	61.5%	314 (67.2%)	18 (3.9%)	93 (19.9%)	6 (1.3%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	32 (6.9%)	15.4	149^th of 166 public elementary schools	10.2%		19.7	136^th of 167 public elementary schools	18.6%	13		21.6	18.5		20.1	10.2	18.8		14.3	$13,930	$1,907	$12,023
Wakefield Hills Elementary School	Public	K-4	505 Wakefield Street	West Warwick	02893	Kent County	West Warwick	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 822-8452	401	34	11.7	56.4%	265 (66.1%)	14 (3.5%)	81 (20.2%)	6 (1.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (8.5%)	15.6	146^th of 166 public elementary schools	12.0%		19.7	135^th of 167 public elementary schools	19.2%	11		18.5	20.0		19.3		10.5		7.7	$17,500	$1,147	$16,353
Orchard Farms Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1555 Scituate Avenue	Cranston	02921	Providence County	Cranston	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 270-8801	472	30	15.5	7.0%	353 (74.8%)	8 (1.7%)	55 (11.7%)	25 (5.3%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	27 (5.7%)	74.1	44^th of 166 public elementary schools	73.5%		79.3	36^th of 167 public elementary schools	78.4%	8	46.0	61.8	46.5	35.6	46.9	64.7	43.7	39.1	48.2	$12,729	$187	$12,542
Tiogue School	Public	K-5	170 East Shore Drive	Coventry	02816	Kent County	Coventry	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 822-9460	322	25	12.6	37.6%	263 (81.7%)	3 (0.9%)	39 (12.1%)	4 (1.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.7%)	65.1	52^nd of 166 public elementary schools	68.7%		63.9	59^th of 167 public elementary schools	64.7%	7	50.0	52.4	22.0	40.0	40.3	52.3	40.0	37.5	44.8	$17,161	$910	$16,251
Oak Lawn School	Public	K-5	36 Stoneham Street	Cranston	02920	Providence County	Cranston	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 270-8004	271	17	15.6	14.0%	195 (72.0%)	5 (1.8%)	42 (15.5%)	13 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.9%)	41.6	88^th of 166 public elementary schools	47.0%		43.8	89^th of 167 public elementary schools	46.7%	1	37.8	38.6	23.7	22.2	28.3	56.8	15.8	17.8	30.7	$11,621	$257	$11,364
Hopkins Hill School	Public	K-5	95 Johnson Boulevard	Coventry	02816	Kent County	Coventry	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 822-9477	339	31	10.9	41.6%	277 (81.7%)	8 (2.4%)	29 (8.6%)	9 (2.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.4%)	55.2	62^nd of 166 public elementary schools	62.7%		52.6	72^nd of 167 public elementary schools	56.9%	10	30.4	54.0	27.3	21.4	33.5	68.0	46.4	28.6	46.9	$15,920	$928	$14,991
Scott School	Public	K-5	833 Centerville Road	Warwick	02886	Kent County	Warwick	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 734-3585	207	17	12.3	32.9%	132 (63.8%)	5 (2.4%)	40 (19.3%)	13 (6.3%)	4 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (6.3%)	78.3	36^th of 166 public elementary schools	78.3%		69	51^st of 167 public elementary schools	69.5%	15	54.8	48.6	35.7	46.3	44.2	60.0	46.4	52.4	53.3	$17,926	$1,035	$16,891

Frequently Asked Questions about Hope School

How many students attend Hope School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 186 students attended Hope School.

What district is Hope School in?

Scituate

What schools do graduates of Hope School attend?

Students who attend Hope School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Scituate Middle School
High : Scituate High School

What is the racial makeup of Hope School?

Students at Hope School are 95% White, 4% Hispanic.

Is Hope School a good school?

Hope School ranks 81^st of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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