Enrollment
217
Elementary
STATE 332
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·THE COMPASS SCHOOL·NCES 440003500245
The Compass School
537 Old North Road, Kingston, RI 02881 · (401) 788-8322 · Washington County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY41-RURALCHARTERREGULAR SCHOOL217 STUDENTS
A
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 85% 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
11.4:1
19 FTE teachers
STATE 13.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
18%
39 students
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 18 | 8% |
| Grade 1 | 19 | 9% |
| Grade 2 | 20 | 9% |
| Grade 3 | 21 | 10% |
| Grade 4 | 20 | 9% |
| Grade 5 | 30 | 14% |
| Grade 6 | 29 | 13% |
| Grade 7 | 30 | 14% |
| Grade 8 | 30 | 14% |
This year's kindergarten class (18) is 40% smaller than its 8th grade class (30).
Student demographics
27%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
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
Test scores
RICAS + NGSA 2024-25 . % Meeting or Exceeding ExpectationsEnglish Language Arts
49.4%
RI avg 34.2%
Math
50.6%
RI avg 32.8%
What this means: On the RICAS + NGSA, Rhode Island's statewide test, about 49 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 51 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 The Compass School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Compass School this school | 217 | 18.0% | N/A |
| Hope Valley Elementary School Hope Valley | 226 | 18.6% | N/A |
| Wawaloam School Exeter | 215 | 19.5% | N/A |
| Matunuck School Wakefield | 246 | 24.8% | N/A |
| Rockwell School Bristol | 260 | 17.7% | N/A |
| Wilbur and McMahon Schools Little Compton | 216 | 18.1% | 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 The Compass School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Rhode Island | In Washington County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 50.6% | #41 of 166 | #12 of 19 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 49.4% | #38 of 166 | #11 of 19 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 217 | #154 of 179 | #16 of 20 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 11.4:1 | #22 of 168 | #7 of 20 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 26.6% | #138 of 159 | #14 of 20 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 18.0% | #157 of 176 | #19 of 20 |
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
217
+1 (+0%) vs 2020
+42% since 2010-11, when it was 153
Student : Teacher
11.4:1
was 12.7:1
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 | 217 | 19 | 11.4:1 | 18% (39) |
| 2023-24 | 216 | 17 | 12.7:1 | 12% (25) |
| 2022-23 | 215 | 17 | 12.7:1 | 9% (20) |
| 2020-21 | 216 | 17 | 12.7:1 | 16% (34) |
| 2017-18 | 174 | 14.1 | 12.3:1 | 6% (10) |
| 2015-16 | 164 | 14 | 11.7:1 | 10% (16) |
| 2010-11 | 153 | 12 | 12.8:1 | 9% (14) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for The Compass School.
Since 2017-18: students up 25% (174 to 217); teachers up 35% (14.1 to 19).
About The Compass School
The Compass School is a small elementary school in Kingston, Rhode Island, (ZIP code 02881). Total enrollment is 217 students, and the grades served are kindergarten through 8. That is 35% below the average of about 332 students for elementary schools in Rhode Island.
The Compass School is its own local education agency in federal data.
By race and ethnicity, The Compass School is 85% White. Other groups include 8% Hispanic and 5% multiracial. Its diversity index, the chance that two randomly chosen students belong to different racial or ethnic groups, is 27%.
The student-to-teacher ratio at The Compass School is 11.4:1, based on 19 full-time-equivalent teachers. Statewide, elementary schools in Rhode Island average 13.6:1. Lunch program data show 18% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price meals. On average, public schools in Washington County report 30%.
The Compass School holds an A allk12 Grade, placing it above 85% of Rhode Island public elementary schools.
In Washington County, the median household earns about $106,638 a year, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 52%, and roughly 4% of residents are in poverty. Across Washington County, 38 public schools serve about 13,313 students.
The Compass School's closest public school neighbor is Kingston Hill Academy, about 0.4 miles away. Within five miles of The Compass School, there are 6 other public schools.
The Compass School has an NCES locale of Rural: Fringe. The school is classified as a charter school in federal data.
In 2020-21, The Compass School enrolled 216; in 2024-25, 217. There were fewer students per teacher in 2024-25 (11.4:1) than in 2020-21 (12.7:1).
Parents, students, and staff can share information on special education services, counseling, and support programs here. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Washington County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
130,344
Census ACS
Median income
$106,638
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
52%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
38
13,313 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Nearby schools
- Kingston Hill Academy0.4 mi · 260
- West Kingston School2.1 mi · 313
- Peace Dale School2.9 mi · 412
- Broad Rock Middle School3.1 mi · 554
- South Kingstown High3.5 mi · 688
- Narragansett Elementary4.5 mi · 331
Frequently asked questions
About The Compass SchoolHow large is The Compass School?
The Compass School enrolls approximately 217 students in grades KG-08.
What grades does The Compass School serve?
The Compass School serves grades KG-08.
How many students per teacher at The Compass School?
Approximately 11.4:1 students per teacher at The Compass School.
How diverse is The Compass School?
The Compass School reports a student body of 85% White, 8% Hispanic, 1% Black, 1% Asian, 5% Two or more.
What district is The Compass School in?
The Compass School is part of The Compass School.
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