The Compass School

Summary:

The Compass School is a public charter elementary school serving 215 students in grades K-8 in Kingston, Rhode Island. This relatively small school has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in the state, currently ranking 24th out of 166 schools and receiving a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The Compass School's academic performance is particularly impressive, with students consistently outperforming the state average in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics on the RICAS assessments. In 2023-2024, 53.5% of all students at The Compass School were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 31.9% for 8th grade. In Mathematics, 49.1% of all students were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 24.9% for 8th grade. The school's performance is especially strong in 3rd grade, where 70% of students were proficient or better in both ELA and Mathematics, significantly higher than the state averages. The Compass School also maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.5 to 12.7 over the past three school years, which may contribute to its academic success.

When compared to nearby public elementary schools, such as Stony Lane Elementary School and Narragansett Elementary, The Compass School generally outperforms them in both ELA and Mathematics proficiency rates, particularly in the upper elementary grades. For example, in 2023-2024, The Compass School's 8th-grade ELA proficiency rate of 59.3% was significantly higher than the state average of 31.9% and the rates of nearby schools. Similarly, the school's 8th-grade Mathematics proficiency rate of 39.3% was higher than the state average and the rates of nearby schools. This consistent high performance has helped The Compass School maintain its ranking as one of the top elementary schools in The Compass School district.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-8

 537 Old North Road
       Kingston, RI  02881


(401) 788-8322

District: The Compass School

SchoolDigger Rank:
24th of 166 Rhode Island Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,032 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  215

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.9%
Hispanic:
7.0%
Two or more races:
3.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  9.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details The Compass School ranks better than 85.5% of elementary schools in Rhode Island. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 86.75. (See more...)
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Compare Details The Compass School ranks better than 87.5% of middle schools in Rhode Island. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.18. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.9%), Hispanic (7%), two or more races (3.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 9.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at The Compass School is 12.6. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at The Compass School is $11,032.
Schooldigger Rankings:

The Compass School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks The Compass School 8th of 64 Rhode Island public middle schools. (See The Compass School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks The Compass School 10th of 60 Rhode Island school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for The Compass School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools RI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 83.73 26th 169 84.6%
2016 88.17 16th 170 90.6%
2017 80.81 27th 168 83.9%
2018 84.49 23rd 169 86.4%
2019 68.37 56th 169 66.9%
2021 85.48 25th 166 84.9%
2022 81.36 33rd 166 80.1%
2023 78.15 37th 167 77.8%
2024 86.75 24th 166 85.5%
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Data source: test scores: Rhode Island Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for The Compass School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools RI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 85.57 5th 53 90.6%
2010 81.76 11th 54 79.6%
2015 90.42 3rd 59 94.9%
2016 89.65 4th 59 93.2%
2017 87.55 6th 57 89.5%
2018 82.98 7th 53 86.8%
2019 94.91 4th 61 93.4%
2021 84.16 7th 62 88.7%
2022 85.50 7th 60 88.3%
2023 87.31 7th 64 89.1%
2024 87.18 8th 64 87.5%
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Data source: test scores: Rhode Island Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for The Compass School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 70 0 3 3 1 n/a n/a 0 77
2003 70 0 3 3 1 n/a n/a 0 77
2004 80 2 4 1 2 n/a n/a 0 89
2005 105 4 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 115
2006 119 4 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 128
2007 122 4 3 4 1 n/a n/a 0 134
2008 135 2 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 145
2009 139 3 4 2 1 n/a n/a 0 149
2010 146 3 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 153
2011 143 3 2 4 1 0 0 0 153
2012 153 3 1 4 1 0 0 0 162
2013 155 2 0 3 1 0 0 0 161
2014 151 2 1 3 2 0 4 0 163
2015 156 1 0 3 2 0 5 0 167
2016 157 0 0 3 2 0 2 0 164
2017 163 0 0 2 1 0 2 0 168
2018 169 0 0 2 1 0 2 0 174
2019 165 0 0 2 1 0 9 0 177
2020 172 0 0 9 2 0 14 0 197
2021 192 1 0 7 4 1 11 0 216
2022 196 0 0 7 2 1 8 0 214
2023 189 0 2 15 2 0 7 0 215

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at The Compass School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 77 n/a n/a n/a
2003 77 n/a n/a n/a
2004 89 n/a n/a 0
2005 115 8.0 14.4 8.7
2006 128 12.0 10.7 7
2007 134 8.0 16.8 8.2
2008 145 9.9 14.6 9.7
2009 149 11.9 11.1 10.1
2010 153 12.9 11.8 7.2
2011 153 12.9 11.8 9.2
2012 162 14.0 11.5 12.3
2013 161 11.0 14.6 12.4
2014 163 11.0 14.8 5.5
2015 167 12.0 13.9 12
2016 164 15.0 10.9 9.8
2017 168 14.1 11.9 7.7
2018 174 14.1 12.3 5.7
2019 177 13.1 13.5 6.8
2020 197 12.0 16.4 10.7
2021 216 17.0 12.7 15.7
2022 214 17.0 12.5 13.1
2023 215 17.0 12.6 9.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio The Compass School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 77 n/a n/a n/a
2003 77 n/a n/a n/a
2004 89 n/a n/a 0
2005 115 8.0 14.4 8.7
2006 128 12.0 10.7 7
2007 134 8.0 16.8 8.2
2008 145 9.9 14.6 9.7
2009 149 11.9 11.1 10.1
2010 153 12.9 11.8 7.2
2011 153 12.9 11.8 9.2
2012 162 14.0 11.5 12.3
2013 161 11.0 14.6 12.4
2014 163 11.0 14.8 5.5
2015 167 12.0 13.9 12
2016 164 15.0 10.9 9.8
2017 168 14.1 11.9 7.7
2018 174 14.1 12.3 5.7
2019 177 13.1 13.5 6.8
2020 197 12.0 16.4 10.7
2021 216 17.0 12.7 15.7
2022 214 17.0 12.5 13.1
2023 215 17.0 12.6 9.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for The Compass School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $284 (2.4%) $11,338 (97.6%) $11,622
2019 $172 (1.5%) $10,949 (98.5%) $11,120
2020 $204 (1.8%) $10,862 (98.2%) $11,066
2021 $224 (2.0%) $10,808 (98.0%) $11,032

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on The Compass School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 56th of 169 Elementary schoolsRanks 37th of 167 Elementary schools
 11%
Ranks 4th of 61 Middle schoolsRanks 7th of 64 Middle schools
 4.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (The Compass School)5047.4
 2.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (The Compass School)5047.4
 2.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)47.936.8
 11.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (The Compass School)3055
 25%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (The Compass School)3055
 25%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)36.134.5
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (The Compass School)47.445
 2.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (The Compass School)47.445
 2.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)37.233.3
 3.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (The Compass School)36.860
 23.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (The Compass School)36.860
 23.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)32.636
 3.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (The Compass School)61.941.4
 20.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (The Compass School)61.941.4
 20.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)39.135.1
 4%
5th Grade Mathematics (The Compass School)42.934.5
 8.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (The Compass School)42.934.5
 8.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)30.130
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (The Compass School)68.458.6
 9.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (The Compass School)68.458.6
 9.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)39.131.9
 7.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (The Compass School)63.263.3
 0.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (The Compass School)63.263.3
 0.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)2828.7
 0.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (The Compass School)77.857.1
 20.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (The Compass School)77.857.1
 20.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)31.529
 2.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (The Compass School)66.760.7
 6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (The Compass School)66.760.7
 6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)27.625.7
 1.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (The Compass School)76.258.1
 18.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (The Compass School)76.258.1
 18.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)36.332.2
 4.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (The Compass School)47.638.7
 8.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (The Compass School)47.638.7
 8.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)24.523
 1.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (The Compass School)63.651.9
 11.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (The Compass School)63.651.9
 11.7%
All Grades Mathematics (The Compass School)47.551.3
 3.8%
   All Grades Mathematics (The Compass School)47.551.3
 3.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students177215
 21.5%
African American00
American Indian12
 100%
Asian02
Hispanic215
 650%
Pacific Islander00
White165189
 14.5%
Two or More Races97
 22.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients6.8%9.3%
 2.5%


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The Compass School ranks 24th of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at The Compass School are 88% White, 7% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 215 students attended The Compass School.


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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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