Community School

Public K-5

 15 Arnold Mills Road
       Cumberland, RI  02864


(401) 333-5724

District: Cumberland

SchoolDigger Rank:
2nd of 167 Rhode Island Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,573 Help


Students who attend Community School usually attend:

Middle:    North Cumberland Middle
High:    Cumberland High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.0 Help
Number of students:  654

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.7%
Asian:
6.1%
Two or more races:
5.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  4.9% Help


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Compare Details Community School ranks better than 98.8% of elementary schools in Rhode Island. It also ranks first among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Cumberland School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.33. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Community School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Cumberland School District. Racial makeup is: White (81.7%), Asian (6.1%), two or more races (5.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 4.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Cumberland School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Community School is 16. 4 elementary schools in the Cumberland School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Community School is $10,573. 4 elementary schools in the Cumberland School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Community School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Cumberland:

SchoolDigger ranks Cumberland 13th of 59 Rhode Island school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Community School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools RI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 84.65 21st 169 87.6%
2010 80.04 33rd 169 80.5%
2011 79.62 33rd 165 80.0%
2012 90.33 9th 165 94.5%
2013 82.74 23rd 165 86.1%
2014 85.22 19th 159 88.1%
2015 92.66 7th 169 95.9%
2016 94.73 3rd 170 98.2%
2017 94.18 5th 168 97.0%
2018 94.21 7th 169 95.9%
2019 95.24 4th 169 97.6%
2021 97.39 1st 166 99.4%
2022 97.59 1st 166 99.4%
2023 97.33 2nd 167 98.8%
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Data source: test scores: Rhode Island Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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by a parent
Thursday, February 16, 2017

Open Quote 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



Enrollment information for Community School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 459 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 461
1989 465 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 465
1990 444 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 444
1991 454 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 454
1992 453 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 454
1993 473 4 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 478
1994 473 5 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 479
1995 453 4 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 462
1996 453 4 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 462
1997 481 3 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 487
1998 489 4 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 495
1999 525 5 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 535
2000 605 9 7 0 1 n/a n/a 0 622
2001 633 6 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 645
2002 660 8 13 1 0 n/a n/a 0 682
2003 660 8 13 1 0 n/a n/a 0 682
2004 634 8 13 0 0 n/a n/a 0 655
2005 634 8 10 3 0 n/a n/a 0 655
2006 598 3 11 4 2 n/a n/a 0 618
2007 648 9 11 9 2 n/a n/a 0 679
2008 655 8 16 8 5 n/a n/a 0 692
2009 639 10 11 7 5 n/a n/a 0 672
2010 645 13 27 12 3 n/a n/a 0 700
2011 621 7 27 17 0 0 16 0 688
2012 575 6 17 11 0 0 12 0 621
2013 598 6 16 12 0 0 5 0 637
2014 573 5 12 18 0 0 4 0 612
2015 566 4 14 23 0 0 3 0 610
2016 526 6 13 19 0 0 8 0 572
2017 553 6 11 25 0 0 9 0 604
2018 560 8 15 27 0 0 14 0 624
2019 533 7 26 31 0 0 13 0 610
2020 568 6 32 32 0 0 14 0 652
2021 550 5 38 30 0 0 17 0 640
2022 564 15 42 33 0 0 22 0 676
2023 534 16 40 29 0 0 35 0 654

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 Community School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 461 n/a n/a 2.6
1989 465 n/a n/a 0.2
1990 444 n/a n/a 0.7
1991 454 25.2 18.0 0.7
1992 454 26.0 17.4 1.1
1993 478 26.9 17.8 1
1994 479 25.0 19.2 1.7
1995 462 31.4 14.7 2.8
1996 462 31.4 14.7 2.8
1997 487 31.2 15.6 2.7
1998 495 33.5 14.8 2.4
1999 535 41.3 13.0 4.5
2000 622 45.3 13.7 3.1
2001 645 33.5 19.3 2.6
2002 682 n/a n/a 2.5
2003 682 n/a n/a 2.5
2004 655 29.0 22.6 2.3
2005 655 29.0 22.6 0
2006 618 43.0 14.4 2.3
2007 679 25.9 26.2 4
2008 692 38.8 17.8 3.3
2009 672 37.4 15.4 4.8
2010 700 36.2 19.3 5.1
2011 688 36.1 19.0 4.1
2012 621 37.0 16.7 5.8
2013 637 29.0 21.9 6.6
2014 612 30.0 20.4 7.8
2015 610 33.0 18.4 8
2016 572 37.0 15.4 7.3
2017 604 35.3 17.0 5.5
2018 624 36.3 17.1 4.8
2019 610 40.3 15.1 4.8
2020 652 40.3 16.1 5.7
2021 640 40.8 15.6 4.1
2022 676 40.7 16.6 2.7
2023 654 40.7 16.0 4.9

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 Community School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 461 n/a n/a 2.6
1989 465 n/a n/a 0.2
1990 444 n/a n/a 0.7
1991 454 25.2 18.0 0.7
1992 454 26.0 17.4 1.1
1993 478 26.9 17.8 1
1994 479 25.0 19.2 1.7
1995 462 31.4 14.7 2.8
1996 462 31.4 14.7 2.8
1997 487 31.2 15.6 2.7
1998 495 33.5 14.8 2.4
1999 535 41.3 13.0 4.5
2000 622 45.3 13.7 3.1
2001 645 33.5 19.3 2.6
2002 682 n/a n/a 2.5
2003 682 n/a n/a 2.5
2004 655 29.0 22.6 2.3
2005 655 29.0 22.6 0
2006 618 43.0 14.4 2.3
2007 679 25.9 26.2 4
2008 692 38.8 17.8 3.3
2009 672 37.4 15.4 4.8
2010 700 36.2 19.3 5.1
2011 688 36.1 19.0 4.1
2012 621 37.0 16.7 5.8
2013 637 29.0 21.9 6.6
2014 612 30.0 20.4 7.8
2015 610 33.0 18.4 8
2016 572 37.0 15.4 7.3
2017 604 35.3 17.0 5.5
2018 624 36.3 17.1 4.8
2019 610 40.3 15.1 4.8
2020 652 40.3 16.1 5.7
2021 640 40.8 15.6 4.1
2022 676 40.7 16.6 2.7
2023 654 40.7 16.0 4.9

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Community School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $170 (1.8%) $9,501 (98.2%) $9,671
2019 $191 (1.9%) $9,995 (98.1%) $10,186
2020 $170 (1.8%) $9,061 (98.2%) $9,231
2021 $344 (3.3%) $10,228 (96.7%) $10,573

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Community School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 4th of 169 Elementary schoolsRanks 2nd of 167 Elementary schools
 1.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Community School)76.369.6
 6.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Cumberland)64.559.5
 5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)47.936.8
 11.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Community School)70.173.2
 3.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Cumberland)59.663.6
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)36.134.5
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Community School)62.160
 2.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Cumberland)53.449
 4.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)37.233.3
 3.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Community School)6873.6
 5.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Cumberland)5161.6
 10.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)32.636
 3.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Community School)91.276.9
 14.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Cumberland)61.557.7
 3.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)39.135.1
 4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Community School)86.882.7
 4.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Cumberland)5863
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)30.130
 0.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Community School)75.968.7
 7.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Cumberland)61.354.8
 6.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Community School)74.676.4
 1.8%
   All Grades Mathematics (Cumberland)5557.5
 2.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students610654
 7.2%
African American716
 128.6%
American Indian00
Asian2640
 53.8%
Hispanic3129
 6.5%
Pacific Islander00
White533534
 0.2%
Two or More Races1335
 169.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients4.8%4.9%
 0.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Community School

Students at Community School are 82% White, 6% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 2% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 654 students attended Community School.

Yes! Community School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 2nd of 167 Rhode Island elementary schools.

Students who attend Community School usually go on to attend:

Middle : North Cumberland Middle
High : Cumberland High School


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