Ranger School

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Ranger School ranks 42 nd of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Ranger School is an elementary school located in Tiverton, Rhode Island, serving grades PK-4 with a student population of 230. It is part of the Tiverton School District, which is ranked 14 out of 60 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Ranger School has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in Rhode Island, with a current statewide ranking of 42 out of 166 schools and a 4-star rating.

Ranger School consistently outperforms the Tiverton district and the state of Rhode Island in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency rates. In the 2023-2024 school year, Ranger School had 47.7% of students proficient or better in ELA, compared to 44.8% for the Tiverton district. In Mathematics, Ranger School had 58% proficient or better, compared to 45.1% for the Tiverton district. Additionally, Ranger School has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 14.7 students per teacher, compared to the Tiverton district average of 14.1 and the state average of 13.6. The school also spends more per student than the state average, with $15,875 spent per student in the 2020-2021 school year, compared to the state average of $14,865.

While Ranger School has maintained its high performance, the school's enrollment has declined from 230 students in the 2022-2023 school year to 205 students in the 2023-2024 school year. When compared to other nearby schools in the Tiverton district, Ranger School generally outperforms them in academic proficiency rates. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Ranger School had 47.7% of students proficient or better in ELA, while the nearby Pocasset School had 52.1% and the Fort Barton School had 67.1%. The school's strong academic performance, low student-teacher ratio, and higher spending per student contribute to its success, but the declining enrollment trend is an area that may require further analysis and attention.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

278 North Brayton Road
Tiverton, RI 02878

(401) 624-8467

District: Tiverton

SchoolDigger Rank:
42^nd of 166 Rhode Island Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,875

Students who attend Ranger School usually attend:

Middle:	Tiverton Middle School
High:	Tiverton High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.7

Number of students: 230

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.7%

Hispanic:

7.0%

Two or more races:

3.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 16.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Ranger School ranks better than 74.7% of elementary schools in Rhode Island. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Tiverton School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.49. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Ranger School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Tiverton School District. Racial makeup is: White (85.7%), Hispanic (7%), two or more races (3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 16.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ranger School is 14.7, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Tiverton School District! (See more...)

Compare Ranger School employs 15.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ranger School is $15,875, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Tiverton School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Tiverton:

SchoolDigger ranks Tiverton 14^th of 60 Rhode Island school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ranger School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	RI State Percentile
2009	79.15	32^nd	169	81.1%
2010	74.00	50^th	169	70.4%
2011	72.16	53^rd	165	67.9%
2012	71.94	58^th	165	64.8%
2013	80.68	28^th	165	83.0%
2014	74.73	39^th	159	75.5%
2015	74.22	45^th	169	73.4%
2016	84.82	20^th	170	88.2%
2017	70.45	48^th	168	71.4%
2018	76.68	33^rd	169	80.5%
2019	90.60	13^th	169	92.3%
2021	88.54	18^th	166	89.2%
2022	89.64	19^th	166	88.6%
2023	86.29	27^th	167	83.8%
2024	75.49	42^nd	166	74.7%

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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 Ranger School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	223	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	224
1989	232	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	233
1990	235	1	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	236
1991	248	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	248
1992	202	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	202
1993	204	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	205
1994	208	1	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	211
1995	232	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	235
1996	232	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	235
1997	232	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	234
1998	251	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	251
1999	241	6	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	248
2000	243	3	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	248
2001	232	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	234
2002	199	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	202
2003	199	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	202
2004	249	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	251
2005	227	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	227
2006	219	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	219
2007	208	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	208
2008	344	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	346
2009	336	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	337
2010	250	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	250
2011	248	0	0	0	0	0	0	248
2012	257	1	0	0	0	0	0	258
2013	241	1	0	0	0	0	0	242
2014	235	1	1	2	0	0	4	243
2015	210	1	2	2	0	0	5	220
2016	219	1	2	4	0	0	9	235
2017	222	3	2	8	0	0	10	245
2018	204	4	3	8	0	0	14	233
2019	198	3	4	10	0	0	10	225
2020	214	3	5	8	0	1	9	240
2021	201	6	3	14	0	1	9	234
2022	196	5	5	18	0	1	9	234
2023	197	3	4	16	1	2	7	230

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 Ranger School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	224	n/a	n/a	7.1
1989	233	n/a	n/a	8.2
1990	236	n/a	n/a	6.8
1991	248	15.0	16.5	9.3
1992	202	11.0	18.3	10.9
1993	205	13.5	15.2	10.7
1994	211	12.0	17.6	10.9
1995	235	14.1	16.7	11.1
1996	235	14.1	16.7	11.1
1997	234	14.0	16.7	9
1998	251	11.8	21.3	13.9
1999	248	16.6	14.9	18.1
2000	248	14.5	17.1	12.1
2001	234	15.0	15.6	13.2
2002	202	n/a	n/a	9.9
2003	202	n/a	n/a	9.9
2004	251	9.0	27.9	8.8
2005	227	9.0	25.2	8.4
2006	219	19.0	11.5	5.9
2007	208	11.0	18.9	11.5
2008	346	20.0	17.3	17.9
2009	337	19.0	13.0	16.9
2010	250	20.0	12.5	16
2011	248	19.0	13.0	16.1
2012	258	20.0	12.9	22.1
2013	242	18.1	13.3	24.4
2014	243	16.6	14.6	24.7
2015	220	17.0	12.9	28.2
2016	235	17.0	13.8	37.4
2017	245	23.0	10.6	33.9
2018	233	17.8	13.0	21.5
2019	225	17.8	12.6	25.8
2020	240	16.6	14.4	18.3
2021	234	17.1	13.6	13.7
2022	234	16.5	14.1	7.3
2023	230	15.5	14.7	16.5

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 Ranger School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	224	n/a	n/a	7.1
1989	233	n/a	n/a	8.2
1990	236	n/a	n/a	6.8
1991	248	15.0	16.5	9.3
1992	202	11.0	18.3	10.9
1993	205	13.5	15.2	10.7
1994	211	12.0	17.6	10.9
1995	235	14.1	16.7	11.1
1996	235	14.1	16.7	11.1
1997	234	14.0	16.7	9
1998	251	11.8	21.3	13.9
1999	248	16.6	14.9	18.1
2000	248	14.5	17.1	12.1
2001	234	15.0	15.6	13.2
2002	202	n/a	n/a	9.9
2003	202	n/a	n/a	9.9
2004	251	9.0	27.9	8.8
2005	227	9.0	25.2	8.4
2006	219	19.0	11.5	5.9
2007	208	11.0	18.9	11.5
2008	346	20.0	17.3	17.9
2009	337	19.0	13.0	16.9
2010	250	20.0	12.5	16
2011	248	19.0	13.0	16.1
2012	258	20.0	12.9	22.1
2013	242	18.1	13.3	24.4
2014	243	16.6	14.6	24.7
2015	220	17.0	12.9	28.2
2016	235	17.0	13.8	37.4
2017	245	23.0	10.6	33.9
2018	233	17.8	13.0	21.5
2019	225	17.8	12.6	25.8
2020	240	16.6	14.4	18.3
2021	234	17.1	13.6	13.7
2022	234	16.5	14.1	7.3
2023	230	15.5	14.7	16.5

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 Ranger School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$102 (0.8%)	$13,139 (99.2%)	$13,241
2019	$14 (0.1%)	$14,850 (99.9%)	$14,864
2020	$256 (1.7%)	$14,869 (98.3%)	$15,125
2021	$193 (1.2%)	$15,682 (98.8%)	$15,875

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ranger 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 13^th of 169 Elementary schools	Ranks 27^th of 167 Elementary schools	8.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ranger School)	78	65.3	12.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tiverton)	63	63.2	0.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	47.9	36.8	11.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ranger School)	67.5	63.3	4.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Tiverton)	52.4	62.7	10.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	36.1	34.5	1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ranger School)	67.4	40.5	26.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Tiverton)	52.8	47.7	5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	37.2	33.3	3.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ranger School)	52.2	64.9	12.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Tiverton)	44	54.2	10.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	32.6	36	3.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Ranger School)	72.4	54.7	17.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Tiverton)	47.3	47.3	0%
All Grades Mathematics (Ranger School)	59.3	64	4.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Tiverton)	40.8	44.8	4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	225	230	2.2%
African American	3	3
American Indian	0	1
Asian	4	4
Hispanic	10	16	60%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	198	197	0.5%
Two or More Races	10	7	30%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	25.8%	16.5%	9.3%

Schools Near Ranger 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 6th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts All Grades	RICAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	RICAS Mathematics 4th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 5th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 6th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 7th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 8th Grade	RICAS Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Hugh Cole School	Public	PK, KG-5	50 Asylum Road	Warren	02885	Bristol County	Bristol Warren	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 245-1460	510	40	12.7	38.4%	401 (78.6%)	8 (1.6%)	48 (9.4%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (9.4%)	54.7	63^rd of 166 public elementary schools	62.0%		60.8	62^nd of 167 public elementary schools	62.9%	1	47.8	37.0	24.7	37.3				32.9	37.0	35.6	44.8				39.0	$18,605	$1,736	$16,869
Wilbur and McMahon Schools	Public	PK, KG-8	28 Commons	Little Compton	02837	Newport County	Little Compton	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 592-0363	200	28	7.0	7.0%	188 (94.0%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.5%)	96.5	2^nd of 166 public elementary schools	98.8%		96.4	6^th of 167 public elementary schools	96.4%	4	54.8	71.4	85.0	70.0	66.7	70.4	50.0	68.8	78.6	90.0	80.0	66.7	51.9	31.8	65.9	$25,915	$859	$25,056

Frequently Asked Questions about Ranger School

How many students attend Ranger School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 230 students attended Ranger School.

What schools do graduates of Ranger School attend?

Students who attend Ranger School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Tiverton Middle School
High : Tiverton High School

What district is Ranger School in?

Tiverton

What is the racial makeup of Ranger School?

Students at Ranger School are 86% White, 7% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% African American.

Is Ranger School a good school?

Ranger School ranks 42^nd of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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