Serving 145 students in grades Kindergarten-5, James R. D. Oldham School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 35-39% (which was higher than the Rhode Island state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Rhode Island state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was equal to the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 36% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Rhode Island state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
145 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35-39%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)35-39%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
10%
30%
Black
15%
9%
White
64%
51%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% RI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% RI state average).
How many students attend James R. D. Oldham School?
145 students attend James R. D. Oldham School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of James R. D. Oldham School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of James R. D. Oldham School?
James R. D. Oldham School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does James R. D. Oldham School offer ?
James R. D. Oldham School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is James R. D. Oldham School part of?
James R. D. Oldham School is part of East Providence School District.
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