Old County Road School

Q: Is Old County Road School a good school?

Old County Road School ranks 75 th of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Old County Road School is an elementary school located in Smithfield, Rhode Island, serving 229 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school's academic performance has been mixed, with stronger proficiency rates in 3rd grade but significantly lower rates in 5th grade compared to the Smithfield district and the state average.

The school has seen a significant increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 16.59% in 2021-2022 to 34.06% in 2022-2023, indicating a growing population of economically disadvantaged students. However, the school's per-student spending has increased, and the student-teacher ratio has decreased, suggesting a commitment to investing in the school's resources and providing more individualized attention to students.

While the increased spending and smaller class sizes may contribute to improved academic outcomes, the inconsistent performance across grade levels and subject areas suggests the need for a closer examination of the school's curriculum, instructional practices, and support systems. By addressing these areas, Old County Road School can work towards more consistent and equitable academic success for all its students.

Detail:

Public K-5

200 Old County Road
Smithfield, RI 02917

(401) 231-6613

District: Smithfield

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,084

Students who attend Old County Road School usually attend:

Middle:	Vincent J. Gallagher Middle
High:	Smithfield High School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.0

Number of students: 229

Racial breakdown:

White:

76.0%

Hispanic:

15.3%

Two or more races:

5.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 34.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Old County Road School ranks better than 54.8% of elementary schools in Rhode Island. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.72. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (76%), Hispanic (15.3%), two or more races (5.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 34.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Old County Road School is 10. (See more...)

Compare Old County Road School employs 22.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Old County Road School is $18,084.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Old County Road School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Smithfield:

SchoolDigger ranks Smithfield 19^th of 60 Rhode Island school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Old County Road School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	RI State Percentile
2009	81.92	25^th	169	85.2%
2010	79.41	36^th	169	78.7%
2011	77.00	39^th	165	76.4%
2012	78.52	39^th	165	76.4%
2013	85.64	16^th	165	90.3%
2014	79.48	32^nd	159	79.9%
2015	42.71	101^st	169	40.2%
2016	39.55	107^th	170	37.1%
2017	59.92	71^st	168	57.7%
2018	47.82	90^th	169	46.7%
2019	30.13	119^th	169	29.6%
2021	71.53	43^rd	166	74.1%
2022	48.97	75^th	166	54.8%
2023	47.17	79^th	167	52.7%
2024	50.72	75^th	166	54.8%

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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
Wednesday, November 9, 2011

I would like to take this opportunity to share my input on Old County Elementary.

I have experience with other public schools in RI. However, by far I have to rate Old County Elementary as one of the best. I attribute this to the Principal Mrs. Sullivan and the teachers. There seems to be a synergy amongst them all. Mrs. Sullivan is hands on and involved with her students & their families. She is very knowledgable, helpful, responsive and caring. The teachers exude the same attitude.

Its refreshing to know that with all the responsibilities they have can provide support with a personal touch.
I feel secure and confident my child is in great hands at Old County.

Keep leading & setting the high standards. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Old County Road School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	302	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	303
1989	297	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	299
1990	326	2	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	328
1991	348	3	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	352
1992	348	3	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	352
1993	342	4	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	348
1994	346	2	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	351
1995	353	1	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	358
1996	353	1	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	358
1997	351	3	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	359
1998	310	4	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	319
1999	314	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	317
2000	314	2	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	321
2001	309	3	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	314
2002	281	4	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	289
2003	281	4	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	289
2004	280	4	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	288
2005	262	4	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	274
2006	244	4	3	7	0	n/a	n/a	258
2007	220	6	3	9	0	n/a	n/a	238
2008	219	6	2	12	0	n/a	n/a	239
2009	224	4	3	12	0	n/a	n/a	243
2010	223	6	3	11	0	n/a	n/a	243
2011	224	6	4	18	0	0	4	256
2012	219	5	6	15	0	0	7	252
2013	210	1	4	17	0	0	9	241
2014	224	2	4	18	0	0	8	256
2015	223	2	2	11	0	0	10	248
2016	221	1	4	17	0	0	13	256
2017	207	4	4	17	1	0	14	247
2018	208	4	4	25	0	0	12	253
2019	185	4	2	27	0	0	13	231
2020	186	7	1	26	0	0	8	228
2021	165	10	2	26	0	0	11	214
2022	163	5	1	25	0	0	11	205
2023	174	6	2	35	0	0	12	229

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Old County Road School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	303	n/a	n/a	5
1989	299	n/a	n/a	9
1990	328	n/a	n/a	10.7
1991	352	19.6	17.9	9.4
1992	352	18.0	19.5	14.2
1993	348	18.3	19.0	14.4
1994	351	16.0	21.9	14.2
1995	358	20.4	17.5	14.2
1996	358	20.4	17.5	14.2
1997	359	24.0	15.0	13.6
1998	319	18.1	17.6	15.4
1999	317	17.5	18.1	16.7
2000	321	19.5	16.5	14
2001	314	24.0	13.1	15
2002	289	n/a	n/a	16.6
2003	289	n/a	n/a	16.6
2004	288	19.0	15.2	19.1
2005	274	25.0	11.0	15.3
2006	258	32.0	8.1	15.9
2007	238	13.0	18.3	16.8
2008	239	22.5	10.6	23.8
2009	243	23.5	7.7	23
2010	243	22.5	10.8	21
2011	256	20.5	12.4	21.5
2012	252	22.0	11.4	27.4
2013	241	16.0	15.0	29.5
2014	256	15.3	16.6	29.3
2015	248	17.0	14.5	30.6
2016	256	20.0	12.8	26.6
2017	247	17.9	13.7	26.7
2018	253	19.6	12.8	28.9
2019	231	20.1	11.4	30.7
2020	228	19.1	11.9	32.5
2021	214	18.7	11.4	22.9
2022	205	18.2	11.2	16.6
2023	229	22.9	10.0	34.1

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 Old County Road School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	303	n/a	n/a	5
1989	299	n/a	n/a	9
1990	328	n/a	n/a	10.7
1991	352	19.6	17.9	9.4
1992	352	18.0	19.5	14.2
1993	348	18.3	19.0	14.4
1994	351	16.0	21.9	14.2
1995	358	20.4	17.5	14.2
1996	358	20.4	17.5	14.2
1997	359	24.0	15.0	13.6
1998	319	18.1	17.6	15.4
1999	317	17.5	18.1	16.7
2000	321	19.5	16.5	14
2001	314	24.0	13.1	15
2002	289	n/a	n/a	16.6
2003	289	n/a	n/a	16.6
2004	288	19.0	15.2	19.1
2005	274	25.0	11.0	15.3
2006	258	32.0	8.1	15.9
2007	238	13.0	18.3	16.8
2008	239	22.5	10.6	23.8
2009	243	23.5	7.7	23
2010	243	22.5	10.8	21
2011	256	20.5	12.4	21.5
2012	252	22.0	11.4	27.4
2013	241	16.0	15.0	29.5
2014	256	15.3	16.6	29.3
2015	248	17.0	14.5	30.6
2016	256	20.0	12.8	26.6
2017	247	17.9	13.7	26.7
2018	253	19.6	12.8	28.9
2019	231	20.1	11.4	30.7
2020	228	19.1	11.9	32.5
2021	214	18.7	11.4	22.9
2022	205	18.2	11.2	16.6
2023	229	22.9	10.0	34.1

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 Old County Road School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$814 (5.3%)	$14,429 (94.7%)	$15,243
2019	$1,236 (7.0%)	$16,508 (93.0%)	$17,743
2020	$1,243 (6.7%)	$17,385 (93.3%)	$18,628
2021	$1,576 (8.7%)	$16,508 (91.3%)	$18,084

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Old County Road School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 119^th of 169 Elementary schools	Ranks 79^th of 167 Elementary schools	23.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Old County Road School)	40.4	48.6	8.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Smithfield)	61.9	45.5	16.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	47.9	36.8	11.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Old County Road School)	17	41.7	24.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Smithfield)	36.1	42.9	6.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	36.1	34.5	1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Old County Road School)	34.5	28.2	6.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Smithfield)	65.4	44.9	20.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	37.2	33.3	3.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Old County Road School)	10.3	20.5	10.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Smithfield)	42.8	44	1.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	32.6	36	3.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Old County Road School)	36.4	48.5	12.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Smithfield)	60.8	57.1	3.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	39.1	35.1	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Old County Road School)	32.6	18.2	14.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Smithfield)	35	43.8	8.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	30.1	30	0.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Old County Road School)	37.5	41.1	3.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (Smithfield)	57.8	50.3	7.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Old County Road School)	21	26.9	5.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Smithfield)	40.8	42.4	1.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	231	229	0.9%
African American	4	6	50%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	2
Hispanic	27	35	29.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	185	174	5.9%
Two or More Races	13	12	7.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	30.7%	34.1%	3.3%

Schools Near Old County Road 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
Old County Road School	Public	K-5	200 Old County Road	Smithfield	02917	Providence County	Smithfield	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 231-6613	229	23	10.0	34.1%	174 (76.0%)	6 (2.6%)	35 (15.3%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.2%)	50.7	75^th of 166 public elementary schools	54.8%		47.2	79^th of 167 public elementary schools	52.7%	4	26.2	56.4	35.1	21.4	37.3	59.0	35.1	21.4	38.1	$18,084	$1,576	$16,508
Raymond LaPerche School	Public	PK, KG-5	11 Limerock Road	Smithfield	02917	Providence County	Smithfield	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 231-6652	330	25	13.1	9.4%	279 (84.5%)	4 (1.2%)	22 (6.7%)	6 (1.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.5%)	83	31^st of 166 public elementary schools	81.3%		79.8	34^th of 167 public elementary schools	79.6%	3	47.8	55.6	48.9	60.9	55.1	56.5	60.0	43.5	53.3	$16,091	$278	$15,813
Pleasant View Elementary School	Public	K-5	100 Pleasant View Ave.	Smithfield	02917	Providence County	Smithfield	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 949-2058	533	36	14.8	7.9%	451 (84.6%)	6 (1.1%)	41 (7.7%)	13 (2.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.9%)	77.9	38^th of 166 public elementary schools	77.1%		74.6	43^rd of 167 public elementary schools	74.3%	5	46.3	46.5	41.1	47.5	45.0	61.0	55.6	48.8	55.6
Greystone School	Public	PK, KG-5	100 Morgan Avenue	North Providence	02911	Providence County	North Providence	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 233-1130	314	28	11.0	31.2%	155 (49.4%)	35 (11.1%)	80 (25.5%)	23 (7.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (6.4%)	47.8	80^th of 166 public elementary schools	51.8%		40.6	94^th of 167 public elementary schools	43.7%	14	37.2	34.4	28.3	38.6	33.6	37.5	30.4	28.9	31.7	$17,132	$1,848	$15,283
Centredale School	Public	PK, KG-5	41 Angell Avenue	North Providence	02911	Providence County	North Providence	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 233-1145	224	23	9.6	37.9%	109 (48.7%)	26 (11.6%)	69 (30.8%)	3 (1.3%)	4 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.8%)	32.5	103^rd of 166 public elementary schools	38.0%		41.4	93^rd of 167 public elementary schools	44.3%	10	23.3	44.8	26.3	20.0	29.9	21.4	27.5	20.0	23.5	$18,633	$1,939	$16,693
James L. McGuire School	Public	K-5	55 Central Avenue	North Providence	02911	Providence County	North Providence	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 233-1135	388	23	17.0	41.8%	168 (43.3%)	58 (14.9%)	120 (30.9%)	13 (3.4%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (7.0%)	26.9	121^st of 166 public elementary schools	27.1%		35.5	100^th of 167 public elementary schools	40.1%	21	20.4	27.9	33.8	12.2	25.8	14.5	27.9	16.3	20.1	$14,357	$581	$13,776
Stephen Olney School	Public	K-5	1378 Douglas Avenue	North Providence	02904	Providence County	North Providence	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 233-1160	386	29	13.2	32.9%	204 (52.8%)	43 (11.1%)	102 (26.4%)	21 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (3.9%)	31.4	107^th of 166 public elementary schools	35.5%		31.9	110^th of 167 public elementary schools	34.1%	3	26.7	36.5	29.5	13.5	26.3	33.3	29.0	12.0	24.5	$14,731	$948	$13,783
Sarah Dyer Barnes School	Public	K-5	24 Barnes Avenue	Johnston	02919	Providence County	Johnston	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 231-8710	284	26	10.8	39.8%	190 (66.9%)	28 (9.9%)	55 (19.4%)	7 (2.5%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	28.2	117^th of 166 public elementary schools	29.5%		35.8	99^th of 167 public elementary schools	40.7%	18	29.2	9.8	31.8	21.3	20.4	15.7	27.3	25.0	22.4	$17,157	$1,486	$15,671
Early Childhood Center	Public	K	10 Memorial Avenue	Johnston	02919	Providence County	Johnston	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 233-0054	195	17	11.5	38.5%	95 (48.7%)	19 (9.7%)	62 (31.8%)	9 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (5.1%)								(n/a)										$18,706	$1,512	$17,194
Joseph A. Whelan School	Public	K-5	1440 Mineral Spring Avenue	North Providence	02904	Providence County	North Providence	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 233-1180	247	20	12.2	43.7%	115 (46.6%)	33 (13.4%)	66 (26.7%)	7 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (10.5%)	23.7	126^th of 166 public elementary schools	24.1%		35.5	101^st of 167 public elementary schools	39.5%	25	25.6	18.6	16.7	27.0	20.5	23.3	11.4	25.6	19.8	$14,942	$1,002	$13,940

Frequently Asked Questions about Old County Road School

What district is Old County Road School in?

Smithfield

How many students attend Old County Road School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 229 students attended Old County Road School.

What schools do graduates of Old County Road School attend?

Students who attend Old County Road School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Vincent J. Gallagher Middle
High : Smithfield High School

Is Old County Road School a good school?

Old County Road School ranks 75^th of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Old County Road School?

Students at Old County Road School are 76% White, 15% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American.

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