Elementary Schools in Cumberland

Summary:

The Cumberland school district in Rhode Island is home to 6 elementary schools, serving students from preschool through 5th grade. The data reveals a range of academic performance across these schools, with some standouts delivering exceptional educational outcomes for their students.

At the top of the district are Community School and Ashton School, which consistently rank among the best elementary schools in Rhode Island. Community School, in particular, stands out with its #1 ranking in 2023-2024 and exceptional test scores, with over 69% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 82% in Mathematics. Ashton School also performs exceptionally well, ranking 24th out of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools in 2024-2025.

While the Cumberland district as a whole performs above the state average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, there is a significant gap between the top-performing schools and the lower-performing ones, such as B.F. Norton Elementary School. This suggests a need to address equity and ensure all students have access to a high-quality education. Additionally, the wide range in free/reduced lunch rates, from 5.21% at Community School to 42.2% at B.F. Norton Elementary School, indicates a diverse population with varying socioeconomic backgrounds within the district.

District Detail

2602 Mendon Road
Cumberland, RI 02864

(401) 658-1600

SchoolDigger Rank:
13^th of 60 Rhode Island districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 4,845

Primary Schools: 5
Middle Schools: 2
High Schools: 1
Alternative Schools: 0

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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
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
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
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
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

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy	0.22 mi	6	29^th
Central Falls	0.87 mi	7	57^th
Lincoln	1.12 mi	6	18^th
Learning Community	1.19 mi	1	38^th
Segue Institute for Learning	1.43 mi	2	53^rd

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Rhode Island Department of Education.

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Elementary Schools in Cumberland

District Detail

Community School

Ashton School

John J. McLaughlin Cumberland

Garvin Memorial

B.F. Norton Elementary School

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