Fort Barton School

Summary:

Fort Barton School is an elementary school located in Tiverton, Rhode Island, serving 190 students in grades K-4. The school 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. Over the past 10 years, Fort Barton School has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in Rhode Island, with several years ranking in the top 20 and earning 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger.

Fort Barton School consistently outperforms the Tiverton School District and the state of Rhode Island in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics on the RICAS assessments. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 10.1 to 14.2 over the past three school years, which is lower than the nearby Pocasset School (11.5) and Ranger School (14.7). Additionally, Fort Barton School has a higher per-student spending compared to the state average, ranging from $15,363 to $17,166 over the past four school years, which is higher than the spending at nearby schools like Ranger School ($15,875) and Pocasset School ($17,272).

The combination of high academic performance, low student-teacher ratio, and higher per-student spending at Fort Barton School may indicate that the school has the resources and support systems in place to provide a high-quality education for its students. This could include factors such as experienced and well-trained teachers, effective instructional strategies, and a focus on individualized learning and support. While Fort Barton School has a relatively low percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, the nearby schools like Colt Andrews School (41%), Gaudet Learning Academy (36.24%), and Hugh Cole School (38.43%) have significantly higher percentages, indicating a more diverse socioeconomic population in the surrounding area.

Detail:

Public K-4

99 Lawton Avenue
Tiverton, RI 02878

(401) 624-6114

District: Tiverton

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,166

Students who attend Fort Barton School usually attend:

Middle:	Tiverton Middle School
High:	Tiverton High School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.1

Number of students: 190

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.8%

Two or more races:

4.7%

African American:

3.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 14.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Fort Barton School ranks better than 95.2% of elementary schools in Rhode Island. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Tiverton School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.99. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Fort Barton School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Tiverton School District. Racial makeup is: White (86.8%), two or more races (4.7%), African American (3.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 14.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Tiverton School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fort Barton School is 10.1, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Tiverton School District! (See more...)

Compare Fort Barton School employs 18.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fort Barton School is $17,166. 1 elementary schools in the Tiverton School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Fort Barton 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 Fort Barton School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	RI State Percentile
2009	79.35	31^st	169	81.7%
2010	80.09	32^nd	169	81.1%
2011	89.35	7^th	165	95.8%
2012	92.43	1^st	165	99.4%
2013	92.83	2^nd	165	98.8%
2014	92.99	1^st	159	99.4%
2015	77.09	37^th	169	78.1%
2016	91.48	9^th	170	94.7%
2017	88.60	12^th	168	92.9%
2018	67.78	52^nd	169	69.2%
2019	80.78	29^th	169	82.8%
2021	96.75	2^nd	166	98.8%
2022	90.09	16^th	166	90.4%
2023	89.70	19^th	167	88.6%
2024	93.99	8^th	166	95.2%

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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 Fort Barton School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	285	3	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	289
1989	277	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	281
1990	273	1	1	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	275
1991	277	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	280
1992	214	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	215
1993	224	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	227
1994	230	5	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	235
1995	210	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	212
1996	210	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	212
1997	223	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	225
1998	222	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	224
1999	190	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	190
2000	203	0	0	0	3	n/a	n/a	206
2001	209	4	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	215
2002	202	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	204
2003	202	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	204
2004	225	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	225
2005	200	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	204
2006	198	1	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	203
2007	192	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	195
2008	116	1	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	119
2009	104	0	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	105
2010	208	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	210
2011	216	0	3	0	0	0	0	219
2012	192	0	6	0	0	0	0	198
2013	218	3	4	0	0	0	0	225
2014	236	1	5	1	0	0	4	247
2015	227	3	5	0	0	0	6	241
2016	206	3	2	6	0	2	14	233
2017	210	2	2	1	0	2	10	227
2018	199	3	0	4	0	0	9	215
2019	194	0	0	5	0	0	8	207
2020	188	1	1	6	0	0	11	207
2021	189	1	2	7	0	0	9	208
2022	179	3	3	7	0	0	10	202
2023	165	7	3	6	0	0	9	190

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 Fort Barton School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	289	n/a	n/a	13.8
1989	281	n/a	n/a	3.6
1990	275	n/a	n/a	4.7
1991	280	15.2	18.4	4.6
1992	215	12.0	17.9	8.8
1993	227	16.0	14.2	8.4
1994	235	13.0	18.1	7.7
1995	212	14.8	14.3	10.8
1996	212	14.8	14.3	10.8
1997	225	12.6	17.9	8
1998	224	12.0	18.7	10.3
1999	190	11.0	17.3	20
2000	206	11.0	18.7	14.6
2001	215	12.0	17.9	14
2002	204	n/a	n/a	12.7
2003	204	n/a	n/a	12.7
2004	225	11.0	20.5	12
2005	204	11.0	18.5	13.7
2006	203	21.0	9.7	20.2
2007	195	11.0	17.7	18.5
2008	119	17.0	7.0	20.2
2009	105	17.0	4.6	19
2010	210	15.8	13.2	21.4
2011	219	16.8	13.0	24.7
2012	198	18.0	11.0	21.7
2013	225	14.4	15.6	27.1
2014	247	16.4	15.0	27.9
2015	241	18.0	13.3	22.8
2016	233	16.0	14.5	26.2
2017	227	19.0	11.9	21.6
2018	215	17.8	12.0	16.7
2019	207	19.8	10.4	16.4
2020	207	15.6	13.2	18.4
2021	208	14.5	14.2	13.9
2022	202	14.6	13.7	10.4
2023	190	18.6	10.1	14.2

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 Fort Barton School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	289	n/a	n/a	13.8
1989	281	n/a	n/a	3.6
1990	275	n/a	n/a	4.7
1991	280	15.2	18.4	4.6
1992	215	12.0	17.9	8.8
1993	227	16.0	14.2	8.4
1994	235	13.0	18.1	7.7
1995	212	14.8	14.3	10.8
1996	212	14.8	14.3	10.8
1997	225	12.6	17.9	8
1998	224	12.0	18.7	10.3
1999	190	11.0	17.3	20
2000	206	11.0	18.7	14.6
2001	215	12.0	17.9	14
2002	204	n/a	n/a	12.7
2003	204	n/a	n/a	12.7
2004	225	11.0	20.5	12
2005	204	11.0	18.5	13.7
2006	203	21.0	9.7	20.2
2007	195	11.0	17.7	18.5
2008	119	17.0	7.0	20.2
2009	105	17.0	4.6	19
2010	210	15.8	13.2	21.4
2011	219	16.8	13.0	24.7
2012	198	18.0	11.0	21.7
2013	225	14.4	15.6	27.1
2014	247	16.4	15.0	27.9
2015	241	18.0	13.3	22.8
2016	233	16.0	14.5	26.2
2017	227	19.0	11.9	21.6
2018	215	17.8	12.0	16.7
2019	207	19.8	10.4	16.4
2020	207	15.6	13.2	18.4
2021	208	14.5	14.2	13.9
2022	202	14.6	13.7	10.4
2023	190	18.6	10.1	14.2

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 Fort Barton School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$143 (0.9%)	$15,220 (99.1%)	$15,363
2019	$52 (0.3%)	$16,580 (99.7%)	$16,632
2020	$315 (1.9%)	$16,066 (98.1%)	$16,380
2021	$466 (2.7%)	$16,699 (97.3%)	$17,166

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fort Barton School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 29^th of 169 Elementary schools	Ranks 19^th of 167 Elementary schools	5.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Fort Barton School)	65.9	65	0.9%
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 (Fort Barton School)	48.8	70	21.2%
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 (Fort Barton School)	61.1	55.9	5.2%
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 (Fort Barton School)	55.6	52.9	2.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Tiverton)	44	54.2	10.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	32.6	36	3.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Fort Barton School)	63.6	60.8	2.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Tiverton)	47.3	47.3	0%
All Grades Mathematics (Fort Barton School)	51.9	62.2	10.3%
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	207	190	8.2%
African American	0	7
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	3
Hispanic	5	6	20%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	194	165	14.9%
Two or More Races	8	9	12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	16.4%	14.2%	2.2%

Schools Near Fort Barton 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Fort Barton School

Is Fort Barton School a good school?

Yes! Fort Barton School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 8^th of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools.

What district is Fort Barton School in?

Tiverton

What is the racial makeup of Fort Barton School?

Students at Fort Barton School are 87% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% African American, 3% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

How many students attend Fort Barton School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 190 students attended Fort Barton School.

What schools do graduates of Fort Barton School attend?

Students who attend Fort Barton School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Tiverton Middle School
High : Tiverton High School

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