The Compass School operates 1 public schools serving 215 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Rhode Island. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 217 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Washington County County.
Per-pupil expenditure runs $19,276 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 70.2% local, 20.1% state, and 9.8% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 32/100, ranked #46 of 53 in Rhode Island against a state average of 51 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.
and 26.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 85.2% White, 7.9% Hispanic or Latino, 1.4% Asian across the district's schools.
The Compass School accounts for 100.0% of all The Compass School student enrollment
That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means The Compass School-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.
The Compass School chronic absenteeism rate is 26.7% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism
chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within The Compass School is typically wider than the The Compass School-aggregate figure suggests.
The Compass School has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 215 students.
How much does The Compass School spend per student?
The Compass School spends $19,276 per student. The district has an equity score of 32/100, ranking #46 in Rhode Island.
What is the average rent near The Compass School?
The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Washington County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.
What is the demographic composition of The Compass School?
The Compass School students are 85.2% White, 7.9% Hispanic or Latino, 1.4% Asian, 0.9% African American, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.
What is the equity score for The Compass School?
The Compass School has an equity score of 32/100, ranking #46 out of 53 districts in Rhode Island. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.