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Fishing Cove El. School

110 Wickford Point Road
North Kingstown, RI 02852
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Serving 334 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Fishing Cove El. School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 334 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 10% in RI
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Fishing Cove El. School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:

School Overview

Fishing Cove El. School's student population of 334 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
334 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Year Founded
1925
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026

School Rankings

Fishing Cove El. School ranks within the top 10% of all 287 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fishing Cove El. School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (RI)
#16 out of 287 schools
(Top 10%)
65-69%
29%
55-59%
33%
50-59%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
7%
30%
Black
3%
9%
White
77%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.40
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fishing Cove El. School's ranking?
Fishing Cove El. School is ranked #16 out of 287 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What schools are Fishing Cove El. School often compared to?
Fishing Cove El. Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Forest Park El. School, Hamilton School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% RI state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
How many students attend Fishing Cove El. School?
334 students attend Fishing Cove El. School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Fishing Cove El. School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fishing Cove El. School?
Fishing Cove El. School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Fishing Cove El. School offer ?
Fishing Cove El. School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fishing Cove El. School part of?
Fishing Cove El. School is part of North Kingstown School District.

School Reviews

5   7/27/2013
Am a mother of two living in 146 Linwood avenue, my kids just came from Liberia and will love for them to enroll. Please get back.
- Posted by Parent - Seun6

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 334 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 65-69% (Top 5%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

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