Ashton School vs Blackstone Valley Prep Element
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Rhode Island, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashton School
Cumberland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
429 students
Blackstone Valley Prep Element
Cumberland · Charter elementary · Grades K–4
280 students
| Measure | Ashton School Cumberland, Rhode Island | Blackstone Valley Prep Element Cumberland, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #25 of 172 | #51 of 172 |
| National rank | #9090 of 50,301 | #16431 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 429 | 280 |
| Enrollment | 429 | 280 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.9% | 82.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 74.5% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 54.5% |
| city | Cumberland | Cumberland |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ashton School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.2 vs 62.5).
- •Ashton School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 54.5%).
- •Blackstone Valley Prep Element does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 67%).
- •Ashton School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.9% vs 82.5%).
- •Blackstone Valley Prep Element does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.3).
- •Ashton School is the larger school with 429 students compared with 280.
- •Ashton School is a public school while Blackstone Valley Prep Element is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ashton School better than Blackstone Valley Prep Element?
On the Success Index (US), Ashton School ranks higher (73.2 vs 62.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Ashton School and Blackstone Valley Prep Element?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Cumberland and Cumberland in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ashton School: 429. Blackstone Valley Prep Element: 280. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ashton School and Blackstone Valley Prep Element rank in Rhode Island?
Ashton School is 25th of 172 and Blackstone Valley Prep Element is 51st of 172 among elementary schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).