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The Compass School

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The Compass School ranks 29 th of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades K-8

29^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 166 Rhode Island Elementary Schools

Better than 83% of Rhode Island elementary schools

Summary

The Compass School is a public charter elementary school located in Kingston, Rhode Island, serving grades K-8 with a total enrollment of 216 students. The school is part of the Compass School District, which is ranked 10 out of 60 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The Compass School consistently ranks among the top 25-30 elementary schools in Rhode Island, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in RICAS English Language Arts and Mathematics are generally higher than the state averages across all grade levels, particularly in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade ELA. The Compass School also performs exceptionally well for male students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, ranking 13th and 21st out of Rhode Island elementary schools, respectively. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.5 to 12.7 over the past few years.

Compared to nearby schools, The Compass School outperforms many in academic metrics, such as ELA and Math proficiency rates. For example, in 2024-2025, The Compass School's ELA proficiency rate of 49.4% was higher than the rates of nearby schools like Richmond Elementary (55.5%), Matunuck School (48.4%), and Peace Dale School (55.3%). The Compass School has maintained a strong academic performance over the years, consistently ranking in the top 25-30 elementary schools in Rhode Island.

217

Students ?

11.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,733

Per pupil spending ?

18%

Free/discounted lunch ?

537 Old North Road
Kingston, RI 02881

(401) 788-8322

District: The Compass School

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.8%

Hispanic:

7.8%

Two or more races:

4.6%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 85th percentile in 2015 → 83rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranks in the top 17% of Rhode Island elementary schools

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school53%

District avg53%

Elementary school

29^th of 166

Rhode Island public elementary schools ?

Top 17%▼ down 2 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

6^th of 66

Rhode Island public middle schools ?

Top 9%▼ down 4 pts since 2015

From top 5% (2015) to top 9% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

10^th of 60The Compass School among Rhode Island districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Rhode Island percentile	Rating
2025	80.9	29 of 166	82.5%	★★★★☆
2024	86.8	24 of 166	85.5%	★★★★☆
2023	78.2	37 of 167	77.8%	★★★★☆
2022	81.4	33 of 166	80.1%	★★★★☆
2021	85.5	25 of 166	84.9%	★★★★☆
2019	68.4	56 of 169	66.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	84.5	23 of 169	86.4%	★★★★☆
2017	80.8	27 of 168	83.9%	★★★★☆
2016	88.2	16 of 170	90.6%	★★★★★
2015	83.7	26 of 169	84.6%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Rhode Island percentile	Rating
2025	73.1	39 of 164	76.2%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Rhode Island percentile	Rating
2025	75.3	21 of 158	86.7%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Rhode Island percentile	Rating
2025	89.2	13 of 166	92.2%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Rhode Island percentile	Rating
2025	70.9	31 of 129	76.0%	★★★★☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Rhode Island percentile	Rating
2025	88.3	6 of 66	90.9%	★★★★★
2024	87.2	8 of 64	87.5%	★★★★☆
2023	87.3	7 of 64	89.1%	★★★★★
2022	85.5	7 of 60	88.3%	★★★★☆
2021	84.2	7 of 62	88.7%	★★★★★
2019	94.9	4 of 61	93.4%	★★★★★
2018	83.0	7 of 53	86.8%	★★★★☆
2017	87.5	6 of 57	89.5%	★★★★★
2016	89.6	4 of 59	93.2%	★★★★★
2015	90.4	3 of 59	94.9%	★★★★★
2010	81.8	11 of 54	79.6%	★★★★☆
2009	85.6	5 of 53	90.6%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Rhode Island percentile	Rating
2025	80.0	10 of 66	84.8%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Rhode Island percentile	Rating
2025	92.9	6 of 64	90.6%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Rhode Island percentile	Rating
2025	83.3	6 of 52	88.5%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Elementary school

Male (2025)92nd percentile+10 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)87th percentile+4 vs school

Female (2025)76th percentile-6 vs school

White (2025)76th percentile-7 vs school

Middle school

Male (2025)91st percentile~ school

White (2025)88th percentile~ school

Female (2025)85th percentile-6 vs school

By subject vs Rhode Island (2024-2025) ?

Science67%

Mathematics51%

English Language Arts49%

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Schools Near The Compass School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NGSA Science (2025)	RICAS English Language Arts (2025)							RICAS Mathematics (2025)							Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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 (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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
The Compass School	Public, Charter	K-8	537 Old North Road	Kingston	02881	Washington County	The Compass School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 788-8322	217	19	11.4	18.0%	184 (84.8%)	2 (0.9%)	17 (7.8%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.6%)	80.9	29^th of 166 public elementary schools	82.5%		86.8	24^th of 166 public elementary schools	85.5%	5	66.7	33.3	52.6	35.5	60.7	44.8	67.9	49.4	47.6	68.4	45.2	55.6	37.9	55.2	50.6	$13,733	$801	$12,932
Kingston Hill Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	850 Stony Fort Road	Saunderstown	02874	Washington County	Kingston Hill Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 783-8282	260	21	12.3	18.8%	197 (75.8%)	7 (2.7%)	25 (9.6%)	11 (4.2%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	18 (6.9%)	90.8	14^th of 166 public elementary schools	91.6%		87.5	22^nd of 166 public elementary schools	86.7%	8	63.6	71.1	58.1	72.7				66.9	44.4	81.4	72.7				65.3	$16,141	$440	$15,701
West Kingston School	Public	K-5	3119 Ministerial Road	West Kingston	02892	Washington County	South Kingstown	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 360-1130	313	21	14.9	21.4%	261 (83.4%)	5 (1.6%)	21 (6.7%)	9 (2.9%)	6 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.5%)	75.5	41^st of 166 public elementary schools	75.3%		80.7	34^th of 166 public elementary schools	79.5%	7	43.6	60.8	48.3	36.4				48.2	66.7	44.1	41.8				50.3	$19,427	$1,398	$18,029
Peace Dale School	Public	PK, KG-5	109 Kersey Road	Peace Dale	02879	Washington County	South Kingstown	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 360-1600	412	36	11.4	37.6%	311 (75.5%)	11 (2.7%)	40 (9.7%)	11 (2.7%)	12 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (6.6%)	81.3	28^th of 166 public elementary schools	83.1%		67.1	51^st of 166 public elementary schools	69.3%	23	53.0	62.2	60.4	43.9				55.3	57.3	39.6	45.5				48.7	$29,439	$3,193	$26,246
Narragansett Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	55 Mumford Road	Narragansett	02882	Washington County	Narragansett	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 792-9420	331	30	11.0	26.6%	270 (81.6%)	3 (0.9%)	16 (4.8%)	9 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (10.0%)	91.7	12^th of 166 public elementary schools	92.8%		96.1	3^rd of 166 public elementary schools	98.2%	9		51.8	71.7					62.1	64.9	80.0					72.6	$24,916	$2,286	$22,630
Hamilton School	Public	K-5	25 Salisbury Avenue	North Kingstown	02852	Washington County	North Kingstown	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 268-6520	447	29	15.4	11.0%	380 (85.0%)	4 (0.9%)	21 (4.7%)	11 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (6.9%)	95.5	5^th of 166 public elementary schools	97.0%		92	13^th of 166 public elementary schools	92.2%	8	64.1	78.3	65.2	74.4				73.0	75.6	55.1	64.1				65.5	$14,892	$510	$14,382
Jamestown School-Melrose	Public	PK, KG-4	76 Melrose Avenue	Jamestown	02835	Newport County	Jamestown	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 423-7020	207	19	10.8	9.7%	187 (90.3%)	1 (0.5%)	9 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.8%)	97.5	3^rd of 166 public elementary schools	98.2%		94.5	6^th of 166 public elementary schools	96.4%	3		78.7	70.7					75.0	70.2	80.5					75.0	$22,401	$1,927	$20,475
Stony Lane Elementary School	Public	K-5	825 Stony Lane	North Kingstown	02852	Washington County	North Kingstown	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 268-6540	385	27	14.2	18.2%	337 (87.5%)	5 (1.3%)	19 (4.9%)	10 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.6%)	86.8	21^st of 166 public elementary schools	87.3%		92.2	12^th of 166 public elementary schools	92.8%	9	42.7	56.6	60.3	48.0				54.3	69.8	65.5	54.7				62.4	$15,253	$790	$14,463
Fishing Cove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	110 Wickford Point Road	North Kingstown	02852	Washington County	North Kingstown	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 268-6580	346	23	15.0	31.2%	256 (74.0%)	8 (2.3%)	39 (11.3%)	15 (4.3%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (7.2%)	95.1	6^th of 166 public elementary schools	96.4%		87	23^rd of 166 public elementary schools	86.1%	17	61.2	69.4	57.7	64.0				63.0	77.8	69.2	59.2				67.9	$21,321	$1,358	$19,963
Richmond Elementary School	Public	K-4	190 Kingstown Road	Wyoming	02898	Washington County	Chariho	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 539-2441	371	28	13.2	31.3%	318 (85.7%)	3 (0.8%)	23 (6.2%)	3 (0.8%)	6 (1.6%)	1 (0.3%)	17 (4.6%)	75.2	42^nd of 166 public elementary schools	74.7%		88.2	19^th of 166 public elementary schools	88.6%	23		52.7	58.7					55.5	35.1	65.1					48.9	$18,747	$460	$18,287

Frequently Asked Questions about The Compass School

Is The Compass School a good school?

The Compass School ranks 29^th of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend The Compass School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 217 students attended The Compass School.

What district is The Compass School in?

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What is the racial makeup of The Compass School?

Students at The Compass School are 85% White, 8% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

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