Enrollment
302
Elementary
DISTRICT 288 · STATE 332
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MIDDLETOWN·NCES 440063000141
Aquidneck School
70 Reservoir Avenue, Middletown, RI 02842 · (401) 847-4921 · Newport County
GRADES PK–03ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL302 STUDENTS
A
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Scored higher than 94% of Rhode Island public elementary schools
- ATest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- ·Beats expectations Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
- ·Three-year trend Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Rhode Island public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
12.6:1
24 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.4:1 · STATE 13.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
28%
85 students
DISTRICT 36% · STATE 54%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 36 | 12% |
| Kindergarten | 58 | 19% |
| Grade 1 | 60 | 20% |
| Grade 2 | 72 | 24% |
| Grade 3 | 76 | 25% |
Student demographics
55%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 57% · STATE 64% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Middletown. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
RICAS + NGSA 2024-25 . % Meeting or Exceeding ExpectationsEnglish Language Arts
67.1%
RI avg 34.2%
Math
67.6%
RI avg 32.8%
What this means: On the RICAS + NGSA, Rhode Island's statewide test, about 67 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 68 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Rhode Island schools, those numbers are about 34 and 33.
Source: RICAS + NGSA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Schools most like Aquidneck School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aquidneck School this school | 302 | 28.1% | N/A |
| Cedar Hill School Warwick | 299 | 26.4% | N/A |
| Lonsdale Elementary Lincoln | 286 | 33.6% | N/A |
| Saylesville Elementary Lincoln | 312 | 35.3% | N/A |
| Fishing Cove El. School North Kingstown | 346 | 31.2% | N/A |
| Glen Hills School Cranston | 270 | 33.3% | N/A |
Matched among Rhode Island elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Aquidneck School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Rhode Island | In Newport County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 67.6% | #9 of 166 | #4 of 11 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 67.1% | #7 of 166 | #4 of 11 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 302 | #97 of 179 | #5 of 11 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.6:1 | #52 of 168 | #7 of 10 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 54.6% | #53 of 159 | #4 of 10 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 28.1% | #133 of 176 | #5 of 11 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -13.7% | #51 of 99 | #6 of 10 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
302
+11 (+4%) vs 2020
+14% since 1990-91, when it was 264
Student : Teacher
12.6:1
was 12.1:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 302 | 24 | 12.6:1 | 28% (85) |
| 2023-24 | 303 | 22 | 13.8:1 | 23% (69) |
| 2022-23 | 318 | 23.4 | 13.6:1 | 20% (64) |
| 2020-21 | 291 | 24 | 12.1:1 | 14% (41) |
| 2017-18 | 350 | 25.6 | 13.7:1 | 21% (75) |
| 2015-16 | 390 | 25 | 15.6:1 | 25% (99) |
| 2010-11 | 405 | 27 | 15.0:1 | 23% (93) |
| 2000-01 | 325 | 23 | 14.1:1 | 8% (27) |
| 1990-91 | 264 | 15 | 17.6:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Aquidneck School.
Since 2017-18: students down 14% (350 to 302); teachers down 6% (25.6 to 24).
About Aquidneck School
Federal records list Aquidneck School as an elementary school in Middletown, Rhode Island. The school serves 302 students in pre-K through 3 in 2024-25.
Aquidneck School is one school in Middletown, a system of 5 schools with 1,819 students.
White students make up a majority at Aquidneck School, at 64%. The next largest groups are 19% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, 5% Black, and 5% Asian. In Newport County overall, about 84% of residents are White. The school's diversity index is 55%, meaning two students picked at random have a 55% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
The school reports 24 full-time-equivalent teachers, which works out to about 12.6 students per teacher. That is 1.0 students per teacher below the 13.6:1 average for elementary schools in Rhode Island. Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility covers 28% of students. Compared with the 38% average for public schools in Newport County, the school's rate is lower.
Aquidneck School is graded A by allk12, scoring above 94% of Rhode Island public elementary schools once test results, poverty-adjusted performance, and the recent trend are combined.
Federal survey data for Newport County show that the median household income is $103,514, 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 5% of people live in poverty. There are 21 public schools in Newport County, enrolling about 7,784 students in all.
The closest public school to Aquidneck School is Claiborne Pell Elementary, about 1.5 miles away. Aquidneck School is one of several public schools in the area, with at least 8 others within five miles.
Federal records code the school's setting as Suburb: Large.
2024-25 enrollment was 302, a 4% gain from 291 in 2020-21.
The allk12 site hosts a discussion page for Aquidneck School covering things like sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Newport County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
84,657
Census ACS
Median income
$103,514
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
54%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
5%
Below federal line
Schools in county
21
7,784 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Middletown
- Middletown High SchoolHigh · 523 students
- Gaudet Middle SchoolMiddle · 431 students
- Forest Avenue SchoolElementary · 304 students
- Gaudet Learning AcademyElementary · 259 students
Other schools in Middletown
- Middletown High SchoolHigh · 523 students
- Gaudet Middle SchoolMiddle · 431 students
- Forest Avenue SchoolElementary · 304 students
- Gaudet Learning AcademyElementary · 259 students
Nearby schools
- Claiborne Pell Elementary1.5 mi · 657
- Middletown High School1.5 mi · 523
- Gaudet Learning Academy1.6 mi · 259
- Gaudet Middle School1.6 mi · 431
- Frank E. Thompson Middle1.6 mi · 499
- Forest Avenue School2.0 mi · 304
Frequently asked questions
About Aquidneck SchoolHow many students attend Aquidneck School?
Aquidneck School enrolls approximately 302 students in grades PK-03.
Is Aquidneck School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Aquidneck School is an elementary school covering grades PK-03.
How many students per teacher at Aquidneck School?
Approximately 12.6:1 students per teacher at Aquidneck School.
How diverse is Aquidneck School?
Aquidneck School reports a student body of 64% White, 19% Hispanic, 5% Black, 5% Asian, 6% Two or more.
Is Aquidneck School public or private?
Aquidneck School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Middletown.
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