Enrollment
429
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cumberland, RI
Ashton School
Federal NCES profile for Ashton School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 440027000070
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ashton School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Rhode Island schools.
- #3 of 8
- elementary schools in Cumberland · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.6:1
- large classes for Rhode Island
- 11.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Ashton School has class sizes larger than 98% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ashton School ranks #3 of 8 elementary schools in Cumberland, RI.
School address
District: Cumberland · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440027000070 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.6:1
vs 13.8:1 Rhode Island avg
+64% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.9%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
-70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ashton School compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ashton School
Ashton School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Cumberland, Rhode Island, enrolling 429 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.6:1 is larger than about 98% of Rhode Island schools and 64% above the 13.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.9% free-meal eligibility runs 70% below the Rhode Island average.
With 429 students, its enrollment sits close to the Rhode Island median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 308 scored Rhode Island schools.
Against 61 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #42.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Asian (14%) (diversity index 54/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.2% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Cumberland spends $15,629 per pupil, 23% below the Rhode Island average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Cumberland's elementary schools, it stands alongside Community School (545 students): Ashton School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.6:1 vs 13.6:1).
Cumberland also operates Cumberland High School (1,428 students) and North Cumberland Middle (643 students) alongside Ashton School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Ashton School compares
Ashton School on the metrics families compare, against Rhode Island and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Rhode Island | Rhode Island avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.6:1 | ▲ 64% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.9% | ▼ 70% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 429 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.6:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
429
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
11.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% below the Rhode Island average of 39.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.6:1
students per teacher
- 64% above state mean
Top 98% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
8.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,629
per pupil, district-wide
- below Rhode Island avg of $20,315
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 64.8%
Asian 14.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
Two or More 6.1%
African American 4.9%
Largest group: White at 64.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.4, Ashton School is more mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cumberland, which includes Ashton School.
$15,629
Per student
-23%
vs Rhode Island
Avg $20,315
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 58.8%
State 31.7%
Federal 9.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Ashton School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Cumberland Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Community School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Joseph L. Mccourt Ms | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Garvin Memorial | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ashton School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,428
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Cumberland
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Community School
Standard public school
545 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2
Standard public school
426 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
Blackstone Valley Prep
Standard public school
422 students 10.6:1 students per teacher
Garvin Memorial
Standard public school
422 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
John J. Mclaughlin Cumberland
Standard public school
413 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
B.F. Norton Elementary School
Standard public school
374 students 15:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Rhode Island, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~429 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Ashton School
How many students attend Ashton School?
Ashton School has 429 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cumberland, RI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ashton School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ashton School is 22.6:1, which is 64% higher than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 44% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ashton School?
11.9% of students at Ashton School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ashton School?
The largest demographic group at Ashton School is White at 64.8% of enrollment, in Cumberland, RI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ashton School?
Ashton School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ashton School rank among elementary schools in Cumberland?
By Resource Investment Index, Ashton School ranks #3 of 8 elementary schools in Cumberland, RI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Cumberland on the city page.
Is Ashton School a good school?
Ashton School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Rhode Island schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Cumberland?
Besides Ashton School, Cumberland also operates Cumberland High School (1,428 students), North Cumberland Middle (643 students), and Community School (545 students). See the Cumberland district page for the complete list.
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