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Community School

Public Grades K-5

2^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 166 Rhode Island Elementary Schools

Better than 99% of Rhode Island elementary schools

Summary

Community School is a K-5 elementary school in Cumberland, RI, serving 545 students and consistently ranking among the top 2% of all Rhode Island elementary schools for the past decade, earning a 5-star rating every year since 2014-2015. This school stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with proficiency rates that far exceed both district and state averages: 82% in math (compared to the Cumberland district average of 57.5%), 69.4% in English Language Arts (vs. 55.3% district average), and 71.1% in science (vs. 49.2% district average). These scores are dramatically higher than nearby schools, including Lincoln Central Elementary, which is also a top performer but still trails Community School in every subject.

What makes Community School particularly remarkable is its ability to achieve outstanding results across all student subgroups. In the 2024-2025 school year, it ranked #1 in the state for Special Education students and #2 for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, demonstrating that its educational approach works effectively for every type of learner. This success is even more impressive given that the school spends less per student ($11,092) than any other nearby school, including Ashton School ($12,263) and Northern Lincoln Elementary ($22,162), showing exceptional efficiency in resource management.

The contrast within the Cumberland district is striking. While Community School excels, B.F. Norton Elementary School, just 4.7 miles away, has significantly lower test scores (31.9% in ELA and 37.6% in math) despite spending more per student ($14,564). This highlights Community School's unique culture of high expectations and effective teaching that has been sustained over a decade. For parents seeking a school with proven, consistent excellence that maximizes resources to benefit all students, Community School is an outstanding choice within the Cumberland district.

545

Students ?

16.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,092

Per pupil spending ?

Free/discounted lunch ?

15 Arnold Mills Road
Cumberland, RI 02864

(401) 333-5724

District: Cumberland

Students who attend Community School usually attend:

Middle:	North Cumberland Middle
High:	Cumberland High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.3%

Asian:

6.8%

Two or more races:

5.5%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 96th percentile in 2015 → 99th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranks in the top 1% of Rhode Island elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Cumberland

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school75%

District avg55%

2^nd of 166

Rhode Island public elementary schools ?

Top 1%▲ up 3 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 5Elementary Schools in the Cumberland

13^th of 60Cumberland 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)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Rhode Island percentile	Rating
2025	98.2	2 of 166	98.8%	★★★★★
2024	97.2	1 of 166	99.4%	★★★★★
2023	97.3	2 of 167	98.8%	★★★★★
2022	97.6	1 of 166	99.4%	★★★★★
2021	97.4	1 of 166	99.4%	★★★★★
2019	95.2	4 of 169	97.6%	★★★★★
2018	94.2	7 of 169	95.9%	★★★★★
2017	94.2	5 of 168	97.0%	★★★★★
2016	94.7	3 of 170	98.2%	★★★★★
2015	92.7	7 of 169	95.9%	★★★★★
2014	85.2	19 of 159	88.1%	★★★★☆
2013	82.7	23 of 165	86.1%	★★★★☆
2012	90.3	9 of 165	94.5%	★★★★★
2011	79.6	33 of 165	80.0%	★★★★☆
2010	80.0	33 of 169	80.5%	★★★★☆
2009	84.7	21 of 169	87.6%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Rhode Island percentile	Rating
2025	97.9	2 of 164	98.8%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Rhode Island percentile	Rating
2025	98.5	2 of 158	98.7%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Rhode Island percentile	Rating
2025	97.2	2 of 166	98.8%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Rhode Island percentile	Rating
2025	97.8	1 of 97	99.0%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Rhode Island percentile	Rating
2025	94.3	5 of 129	96.1%	★★★★★

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)

Special Education (2025)99th percentile~ school

Male (2025)99th percentile~ school

Female (2025)99th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)99th percentile~ school

White (2025)96th percentile-3 vs school

By subject vs Rhode Island (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics82%

Science71%

English Language Arts69%

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What people are saying

by a parent
Thursday, February 16, 2017

My daughter has been attending Community School for the past two years and I have been very impressed with the school. They have experienced educators and a talented staff that truly care about the students. The Principal, Mrs. Giroux, does a great job engaging with each family. The school takes full advantage of their name and embraces the community concept in all that they do. Close Quote

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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 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
Community School	Public	K-5	15 Arnold Mills Road	Cumberland	02864	Providence County	Cumberland	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 333-5724	545	33	16.5	9.0%	443 (81.3%)	11 (2.0%)	24 (4.4%)	37 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (5.5%)	98.2	2^nd of 166 public elementary schools	98.8%		97.2	1^st of 166 public elementary schools	99.4%	1	71.1	73.0	61.1	72.8	69.4	84.0	76.9	84.2	82.0	$11,092	$210	$10,882
Ashton School	Public	K-5	2602 Mendon Road (Transitional	Cumberland	02864	Providence County	Cumberland	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 333-0554	429	28	15.3	17.9%	278 (64.8%)	21 (4.9%)	43 (10.0%)	61 (14.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (6.1%)	83.4	24^th of 166 public elementary schools	85.5%		84.1	30^th of 166 public elementary schools	81.9%	6	45.1	61.6	48.6	45.1	52.5	78.1	45.9	56.9	60.6	$12,263	$28	$12,235
Blackstone Valley Prep Element	Public, Charter	K-4	3357 Mendon Rd.	Cumberland	02864	Providence County	Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 335-3133	280	22	12.7	82.5%	154 (55.0%)	104 (37.1%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.9%)	7 (2.5%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	32	112^th of 166 public elementary schools	32.5%		17.9	140^th of 166 public elementary schools	15.7%	28		32.1	23.1		27.8	25.0	34.6		29.6	$15,102	$1,595	$13,506
John J. McLaughlin Cumberland	Public	K-5	205 Manville Hill Road	Cumberland	02864	Providence County	Cumberland	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 658-1660	413	29	14.2	22.3%	279 (67.6%)	8 (1.9%)	57 (13.8%)	47 (11.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.3%)	80.9	30^th of 166 public elementary schools	81.9%		77.4	40^th of 166 public elementary schools	75.9%	10	50.0	49.3	39.5	52.0	46.8	64.3	53.9	52.6	56.8	$12,887	$233	$12,653
Garvin Memorial	Public	K-5	1364 Diamond Hill Road	Cumberland	02864	Providence County	Cumberland	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 333-2557	422	33	12.7	23.9%	301 (71.3%)	10 (2.4%)	67 (15.9%)	27 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.0%)	71.7	47^th of 166 public elementary schools	71.7%		78.2	37^th of 166 public elementary schools	77.7%	10	30.9	49.3	35.8	44.9	43.5	62.0	52.9	48.5	54.6	$14,838	$1,923	$12,915
Northern Lincoln Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	315 New River Road	Manville	02838	Providence County	Lincoln	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 769-0261	495	38	13.0	46.3%	340 (68.7%)	45 (9.1%)	58 (11.7%)	31 (6.3%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	17 (3.4%)	51.5	71^st of 166 public elementary schools	57.2%		57.8	60^th of 166 public elementary schools	63.9%	11	35.9	38.9	35.8	34.6	36.4	38.9	38.8	26.9	34.6	$22,162	$3,313	$18,849
Lincoln Central Elementary	Public	K-5	1081 Great Road	Lincoln	02865	Providence County	Lincoln	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 334-2800	416	24	17.3	12.7%	342 (82.2%)	10 (2.4%)	30 (7.2%)	27 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.4%)	96.9	4^th of 166 public elementary schools	97.6%		95	5^th of 166 public elementary schools	97.0%	1	60.5	66.7	66.7	61.7	65.0	81.9	80.2	69.1	76.9	$13,963	$409	$13,554
Leo A. Savoie School	Public	K-5	990 Mendon Road	Woonsocket	02895	Providence County	Woonsocket	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 767-4820	380	25	15.2	62.4%	207 (54.5%)	36 (9.5%)	91 (23.9%)	14 (3.7%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	29 (7.6%)	18.4	137^th of 166 public elementary schools	17.5%		22	134^th of 166 public elementary schools	19.3%	3	25.3	16.2	6.7	16.2	13.5	15.8	11.5	25.3	17.9	$17,672	$3,607	$14,065
B.F. Norton Elementary School	Public	K-5	364 Broad Street	Cumberland	02864	Providence County	Cumberland	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 722-7610	374	31	12.0	52.9%	208 (55.6%)	30 (8.0%)	98 (26.2%)	16 (4.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.3%)	49.6	76^th of 166 public elementary schools	54.2%		46.9	84^th of 166 public elementary schools	49.4%	8	38.3	36.8	27.0	32.6	31.9	43.1	29.2	42.6	37.6	$14,564	$1,186	$13,378
Lonsdale Elementary	Public	K-5	270 River Road	Lincoln	02865	Providence County	Lincoln	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 725-4200	286	18	15.8	33.6%	199 (69.6%)	22 (7.7%)	34 (11.9%)	15 (5.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.2%)	58.9	61^st of 166 public elementary schools	63.3%		52.9	69^th of 166 public elementary schools	58.4%	8	40.0	47.8	40.0	34.5	40.4	58.3	29.1	29.1	38.0	$14,752	$67	$14,685

Frequently Asked Questions about Community School

What is the racial makeup of Community School?

Students at Community School are 81% White, 7% Asian, 6% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 2% African American.

What district is Community School in?

Cumberland

How many students attend Community School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 545 students attended Community School.

What schools do graduates of Community School attend?

Students who attend Community School usually go on to attend:

Middle : North Cumberland Middle
High : Cumberland High School

Is Community School a good school?

Yes! Community School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 2^nd of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools.

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