- Enrollment
- 1,428
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Ashton School grew from 295 students in 2022-23 to 327 in 2023-24 (+10.8%).
Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 440027000070 · Cumberland, RI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
429 enr · 22.6:1 · 11.9% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Cumberland High School (1,428 students)
Ashton School grew from 295 students in 2022-23 to 327 in 2023-24 (+10.8%). Teacher FTE added 19.0 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Ashton School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cumberland Hig
Cumberland High School
1,428 students
- North Cumberla
North Cumberland Middle
643 students
- Community Scho 545
Community School
545 students
- Joseph L. Mcco 482
Joseph L. Mccourt Ms
482 students
- This school 429
Ashton School
429 students
- Garvin Memoria 422
Garvin Memorial
422 students
What this shows Ashton School reports 429 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ashton School compares
Ashton School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,083
per pupil, district-wide
- below Rhode Island avg of $21,508
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.
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
District finance for Cumberland reports $16,083 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~429 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 295 (2022-23) → 327 (2023-24), up 32.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.