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Hamilton School

Public Grades K-5

5^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 166 Rhode Island Elementary Schools

Better than 97% of Rhode Island elementary schools

Summary

Hamilton School is an exceptional elementary school located in North Kingstown, Rhode Island. Serving 454 students from kindergarten to 5th grade, Hamilton School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hamilton School's academic performance is truly outstanding. In the 2024-2025 school year, the school ranked 5th out of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools, with 73% of its students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 65.5% proficient or better in Mathematics. These results significantly outperform the North Kingstown district and the state averages. The school's exceptional performance extends across different student subgroups, including female students, male students, white students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

When compared to nearby elementary schools, Hamilton School's academic achievements are even more impressive. For example, Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset School, which is just 4.66 miles away, has much lower test scores, with only 33.6% and 27% of its students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics, respectively. Hamilton School's higher per-student spending of $14,896, compared to the state average of $13,660, may contribute to its exceptional educational outcomes.

447

Students ?

15.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,892

Per pupil spending ?

11%

Free/discounted lunch ?

25 Salisbury Avenue
North Kingstown, RI 02852

(401) 268-6520

District: North Kingstown

Students who attend Hamilton School usually attend:

Middle:	Wickford Middle School
High:	North Kingstown Senior High

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.0%

Two or more races:

6.9%

Hispanic:

4.7%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 98th percentile in 2015 → 97th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranks in the top 3% of Rhode Island elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in North Kingstown

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school69%

District avg54%

5^th of 166

Rhode Island public elementary schools ?

Top 3%▼ down 1 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 5Elementary Schools in the North Kingstown

11^th of 60North Kingstown 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	95.5	5 of 166	97.0%	★★★★★
2024	92.0	13 of 166	92.2%	★★★★★
2023	90.7	14 of 167	91.6%	★★★★★
2022	95.0	5 of 166	97.0%	★★★★★
2021	96.5	3 of 166	98.2%	★★★★★
2019	97.2	2 of 169	98.8%	★★★★★
2018	97.8	2 of 169	98.8%	★★★★★
2017	90.5	9 of 168	94.6%	★★★★★
2016	89.3	12 of 170	92.9%	★★★★★
2015	94.7	4 of 169	97.6%	★★★★★
2014	88.4	7 of 159	95.6%	★★★★★
2013	83.1	21 of 165	87.3%	★★★★☆
2012	82.5	29 of 165	82.4%	★★★★☆
2011	83.2	24 of 165	85.5%	★★★★☆
2010	76.1	44 of 169	74.0%	★★★★☆
2009	86.3	14 of 169	91.7%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Rhode Island percentile	Rating
2025	95.7	4 of 164	97.6%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Rhode Island percentile	Rating
2025	92.0	8 of 158	94.9%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Rhode Island percentile	Rating
2025	93.1	9 of 166	94.6%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Rhode Island percentile	Rating
2025	92.0	7 of 129	94.6%	★★★★★

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)

Female (2025)98th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)95th percentile~ school

Male (2025)95th percentile~ school

White (2025)95th percentile~ school

By subject vs Rhode Island (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts73%

Mathematics66%

Science64%

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Schools Near Hamilton 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
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
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
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
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
Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset	Public	K-5	166 Mark Drive	North Kingstown	02852	Washington County	North Kingstown	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 541-6360	212	24	8.8	65.1%	120 (56.6%)	18 (8.5%)	45 (21.2%)	2 (0.9%)	5 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (10.4%)	40.9	94^th of 166 public elementary schools	43.4%		32.9	102^nd of 166 public elementary schools	38.6%	8	34.3	43.2	26.2	32.4				33.6	34.2	26.2	20.0				27.0	$22,322	$2,716	$19,606
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
Forest Park Elementary School	Public	K-5	50 Woodlawn Drive	North Kingstown	02852	Washington County	North Kingstown	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 541-6380	264	21	12.5	24.6%	223 (84.5%)	5 (1.9%)	14 (5.3%)	5 (1.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (6.1%)	87	20^th of 166 public elementary schools	88.0%		90	17^th of 166 public elementary schools	89.8%	3	64.1	65.3	51.3	56.4				58.3	69.4	59.0	35.9				55.9	$16,835	$991	$15,844
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
Frenchtown School	Public	K-2	1100 Frenchtown Road	East Greenwich	02818	Kent County	East Greenwich	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 398-1402	273	20	13.6	12.8%	204 (74.7%)	2 (0.7%)	26 (9.5%)	17 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (8.8%)								(n/a)																$17,039	$529	$16,509
Meadowbrook Farms School	Public	PK, KG-2	2 Chestnut Drive	East Greenwich	02818	Kent County	East Greenwich	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 398-1502	281	22	12.7	10.7%	216 (76.9%)	6 (2.1%)	22 (7.8%)	29 (10.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.8%)								(n/a)																$19,467	$325	$19,142

Frequently Asked Questions about Hamilton School

Is Hamilton School a good school?

Yes! Hamilton School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 5^th of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools.

How many students attend Hamilton School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 447 students attended Hamilton School.

What district is Hamilton School in?

North Kingstown

What is the racial makeup of Hamilton School?

Students at Hamilton School are 85% White, 7% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Hamilton School attend?

Students who attend Hamilton School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Wickford Middle School
High : North Kingstown Senior High

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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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