North Scituate School

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North Scituate School ranks 26 th of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

North Scituate School is a public elementary school serving 226 students in grades K-5 in North Scituate, Rhode Island, which is part of the Scituate School District. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the district and the state in academic metrics, making it a valuable asset to the local community.

North Scituate School's academic performance is impressive, with 52.1% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 57.1% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the district's 41.6% and 43%, respectively. The school also excels in science, with 58.3% of students proficient or better, outpacing the district's 51.1%. This strong academic performance has earned North Scituate School a ranking of 26 out of 166 schools in the state and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. When compared to nearby schools like Greystone School and Winsor Hill School, North Scituate stands out as a high-performing institution.

The school's success can be attributed to factors such as its low student-teacher ratio of 14.5 students per teacher, which is lower than the state average. Additionally, North Scituate School's spending per student has varied over the years, ranging from $8,394 to $15,490, which is comparable to or higher than nearby schools. The school's consistent performance over the years, with a stable ranking and rating, suggests a strong and effective educational program that is serving its students well.

Detail:

Public K-5

46 Institute Lane
North Scituate, RI 02857

(401) 647-4110

District: Scituate

SchoolDigger Rank:
26^th of 166 Rhode Island Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,394

Students who attend North Scituate School usually attend:

Middle:	Scituate Middle School
High:	Scituate High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.3

Number of students: 230

Racial breakdown:

White:

99.1%

Asian:

0.4%

Hispanic:

0.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 18.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North Scituate School ranks better than 84.3% of elementary schools in Rhode Island. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Scituate School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.2. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details North Scituate School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Scituate School District. Racial makeup is: White (99.1%), Asian (0.4%), Hispanic (0.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 18.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Scituate School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Scituate School is 15.3, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Scituate School District! (See more...)

Compare North Scituate School employs 15 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Scituate School is $8,394, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Scituate School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Scituate:

SchoolDigger ranks Scituate 22^nd of 60 Rhode Island school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for North Scituate School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	RI State Percentile
2009	76.05	40^th	169	76.3%
2010	89.04	11^th	169	93.5%
2011	82.57	27^th	165	83.6%
2012	75.89	49^th	165	70.3%
2013	70.72	61^st	165	63.0%
2014	72.43	48^th	159	69.8%
2015	68.17	54^th	169	68.0%
2016	69.19	56^th	170	67.1%
2017	66.78	56^th	168	66.7%
2018	65.51	56^th	169	66.9%
2019	68.99	54^th	169	68.0%
2021	78.36	37^th	166	77.7%
2022	72.10	45^th	166	72.9%
2023	90.66	15^th	167	91.0%
2024	85.20	26^th	166	84.3%

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Data source: test scores: Rhode Island Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education

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Enrollment information for North Scituate School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	346	0	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	351
1989	359	0	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	364
1990	385	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	n/a	389
1991	402	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	404
1992	413	0	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	415
1993	403	1	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	407
1994	410	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	413
1995	422	3	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	430
1996	422	3	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	430
1997	387	2	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	396
1998	416	3	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	427
1999	420	0	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	426
2000	386	0	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	389
2001	357	2	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	364
2002	330	2	5	2	0	n/a	n/a	339
2003	330	2	5	2	0	n/a	n/a	339
2004	338	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	338
2005	315	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	315
2006	294	0	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	298
2007	289	0	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	294
2008	255	0	7	1	0	n/a	n/a	263
2009	263	0	6	1	0	n/a	n/a	270
2010	249	0	6	1	0	n/a	n/a	256
2011	271	0	4	0	0	0	0	275
2012	245	1	3	0	0	0	0	249
2013	250	1	0	1	0	0	0	252
2014	223	1	1	0	0	0	0	225
2015	213	1	0	1	0	0	0	215
2016	208	2	0	1	0	0	0	211
2017	207	0	0	1	0	0	0	208
2018	207	0	1	2	0	0	0	210
2019	204	0	2	4	0	0	0	210
2020	211	0	2	3	0	0	0	216
2021	205	3	2	3	0	0	0	213
2022	212	2	2	2	0	0	0	218
2023	222	0	2	2	0	0	0	226
2024	228	0	1	1	0	0	0	230

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 North Scituate School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	351	n/a	n/a	6.8
1989	364	n/a	n/a	4.4
1990	389	n/a	n/a	3.3
1991	404	24.9	16.2	3.7
1992	415	24.0	17.2	3.9
1993	407	30.9	13.2	3.9
1994	413	31.0	13.3	2.7
1995	430	25.6	16.8	4.4
1996	430	25.6	16.8	4.4
1997	396	26.8	14.8	9.1
1998	427	22.0	19.4	7.3
1999	426	26.0	16.4	10.1
2000	389	23.8	16.3	10.8
2001	364	20.5	17.8	8.8
2002	339	n/a	n/a	9.7
2003	339	n/a	n/a	9.7
2004	338	18.0	18.8	9.8
2005	315	23.5	13.4	7.9
2006	298	27.0	11.0	10.7
2007	294	14.0	21.0	8.2
2008	263	19.0	13.8	9.5
2009	270	16.5	11.3	7.8
2010	256	15.5	16.5	10.2
2011	275	16.5	16.6	12
2012	249	17.0	14.6	13.3
2013	252	14.3	17.6	11.1
2014	225	13.8	16.3	11.6
2015	215	14.0	15.3	13.5
2016	211	14.0	15.0	11.8
2017	208	14.3	14.5	14.9
2018	210	14.3	14.6	8.6
2019	210	13.9	15.1	11.9
2020	216	15.6	13.7	10.2
2021	213	15.6	13.5	8.5
2022	218	15.5	14.0	11.9
2023	226	15.5	14.5	13.3
2024	230	15.0	15.3	18.3

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 North Scituate School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	351	n/a	n/a	6.8
1989	364	n/a	n/a	4.4
1990	389	n/a	n/a	3.3
1991	404	24.9	16.2	3.7
1992	415	24.0	17.2	3.9
1993	407	30.9	13.2	3.9
1994	413	31.0	13.3	2.7
1995	430	25.6	16.8	4.4
1996	430	25.6	16.8	4.4
1997	396	26.8	14.8	9.1
1998	427	22.0	19.4	7.3
1999	426	26.0	16.4	10.1
2000	389	23.8	16.3	10.8
2001	364	20.5	17.8	8.8
2002	339	n/a	n/a	9.7
2003	339	n/a	n/a	9.7
2004	338	18.0	18.8	9.8
2005	315	23.5	13.4	7.9
2006	298	27.0	11.0	10.7
2007	294	14.0	21.0	8.2
2008	263	19.0	13.8	9.5
2009	270	16.5	11.3	7.8
2010	256	15.5	16.5	10.2
2011	275	16.5	16.6	12
2012	249	17.0	14.6	13.3
2013	252	14.3	17.6	11.1
2014	225	13.8	16.3	11.6
2015	215	14.0	15.3	13.5
2016	211	14.0	15.0	11.8
2017	208	14.3	14.5	14.9
2018	210	14.3	14.6	8.6
2019	210	13.9	15.1	11.9
2020	216	15.6	13.7	10.2
2021	213	15.6	13.5	8.5
2022	218	15.5	14.0	11.9
2023	226	15.5	14.5	13.3
2024	230	15.0	15.3	18.3

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 North Scituate School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$06 (0.0%)	$12,444 (100.0%)	$12,450
2019	$07 (0.0%)	$14,232 (99.9%)	$14,240
2020	$06 (0.0%)	$15,484 (100.0%)	$15,490
2021	$319 (3.8%)	$8,075 (96.2%)	$8,394

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Scituate School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 54^th of 169 Elementary schools	Ranks 15^th of 167 Elementary schools	23%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (North Scituate School)	82.5	65.8	16.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Scituate)	69.5	49	20.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	47.9	36.8	11.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (North Scituate School)	60	71.1	11.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Scituate)	56.1	53.1	3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	36.1	34.5	1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (North Scituate School)	43.9	54.3	10.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Scituate)	52.9	47.7	5.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	37.2	33.3	3.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (North Scituate School)	34.1	54.3	20.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Scituate)	40.2	55.7	15.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	32.6	36	3.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (North Scituate School)	38.5	63.9	25.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Scituate)	50	53.9	3.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	39.1	35.1	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (North Scituate School)	42.3	52.8	10.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Scituate)	48.8	51.7	2.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	30.1	30	0.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (North Scituate School)	57	61.5	4.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Scituate)	54.4	46.8	7.6%
All Grades Mathematics (North Scituate School)	45.8	59.6	13.8%
All Grades Mathematics (Scituate)	40	43.5	3.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	210	226	7.6%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	2
Hispanic	4	2	50%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	204	222	8.8%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	11.9%	13.3%	1.4%

Schools Near North Scituate School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSA Science (2024)	RICAS English Language Arts (2024)				RICAS Mathematics (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	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
North Scituate School	Public	K-5	46 Institute Lane	North Scituate	02857	Providence County	Scituate	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 647-4110	230	15	15.3	18.3%	228 (99.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	85.2	26^th of 166 public elementary schools	84.3%		90.7	15^th of 167 public elementary schools	91.0%	11	58.3	56.8	51.3	47.2	52.1	51.2	65.0	55.6	57.1	$8,394	$319	$8,075
Brown Avenue School	Public	1-5	14 Brown Avenue	Johnston	02919	Providence County	Johnston	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 934-0270	215	16	13.4	30.2%	157 (73.0%)	7 (3.3%)	39 (18.1%)	8 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.9%)	53.5	67^th of 166 public elementary schools	59.6%		53.2	71^st of 167 public elementary schools	57.5%	4	31.7	33.3	35.3	19.5	29.8	41.5	57.7	36.6	46.3	$18,091	$1,106	$16,985
Fogarty Memorial	Public	K-5	736 Snake Hill Road	North Scituate	02857	Providence County	Glocester	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 568-6211	315	24	13.1	9.5%	288 (91.4%)	2 (0.6%)	15 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.2%)	85	28^th of 166 public elementary schools	83.1%		89.7	20^th of 167 public elementary schools	88.0%	8	68.4	42.3	50.8	47.4	47.0	51.9	71.2	66.7	63.7	$15,919	$1,059	$14,860
Pleasant View Elementary School	Public	K-5	100 Pleasant View Ave.	Smithfield	02917	Providence County	Smithfield	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 949-2058	553	36	15.3	3.8%	472 (85.4%)	6 (1.1%)	42 (7.6%)	14 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.4%)	77.9	38^th of 166 public elementary schools	77.1%		74.6	43^rd of 167 public elementary schools	74.3%	5	46.3	46.5	41.1	47.5	45.0	61.0	55.6	48.8	55.6
Early Childhood Center	Public	K	10 Memorial Avenue	Johnston	02919	Providence County	Johnston	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 233-0054	208	18	11.5	32.7%	101 (48.6%)	10 (4.8%)	80 (38.5%)	3 (1.4%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.8%)								(n/a)										$18,706	$1,512	$17,194
Orchard Farms Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1555 Scituate Avenue	Cranston	02921	Providence County	Cranston	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 270-8801	465	32	14.5	8.8%	338 (72.7%)	8 (1.7%)	73 (15.7%)	16 (3.4%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	25 (5.4%)	74.1	44^th of 166 public elementary schools	73.5%		79.3	36^th of 167 public elementary schools	78.4%	8	46.0	61.8	46.5	35.6	46.9	64.7	43.7	39.1	48.2	$12,729	$187	$12,542
Old County Road School	Public	K-5	200 Old County Road	Smithfield	02917	Providence County	Smithfield	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 231-6613	230	23	10.0	32.2%	181 (78.7%)	4 (1.7%)	31 (13.5%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.2%)	50.7	75^th of 166 public elementary schools	54.8%		47.2	79^th of 167 public elementary schools	52.7%	4	26.2	56.4	35.1	21.4	37.3	59.0	35.1	21.4	38.1	$18,084	$1,576	$16,508
Sarah Dyer Barnes School	Public	K-5	24 Barnes Avenue	Johnston	02919	Providence County	Johnston	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 231-8710	280	27	10.3	35.0%	186 (66.4%)	20 (7.1%)	57 (20.4%)	6 (2.1%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.2%)	28.2	117^th of 166 public elementary schools	29.5%		35.8	99^th of 167 public elementary schools	40.7%	18	29.2	9.8	31.8	21.3	20.4	15.7	27.3	25.0	22.4	$17,157	$1,486	$15,671
Graniteville School	Public	PK	6 Collins Avenue	Johnston	02919	Providence County	Johnston	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 231-8790	144	8	18.0	34.7%	73 (50.7%)	15 (10.4%)	47 (32.6%)	4 (2.8%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.8%)								(n/a)										$39,966	$3,940	$36,026
Greystone School	Public	PK, KG-5	100 Morgan Avenue	North Providence	02911	Providence County	North Providence	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 233-1130	311	27	11.5	33.4%	130 (41.8%)	33 (10.6%)	57 (18.3%)	17 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.9%)	47.8	80^th of 166 public elementary schools	51.8%		40.6	94^th of 167 public elementary schools	43.7%	14	37.2	34.4	28.3	38.6	33.6	37.5	30.4	28.9	31.7	$17,132	$1,848	$15,283

Frequently Asked Questions about North Scituate School

How many students attend North Scituate School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 230 students attended North Scituate School.

Is North Scituate School a good school?

North Scituate School ranks 26^th of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of North Scituate School attend?

Students who attend North Scituate School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Scituate Middle School
High : Scituate High School

What is the racial makeup of North Scituate School?

Students at North Scituate School are 99% White.

What district is North Scituate School in?

Scituate

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