Ashton School vs Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Rhode Island, United States, 4.2 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
Community School
Cumberland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
545 students
| Measure | Ashton School Cumberland, Rhode Island | Community School Cumberland, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #25 of 172 | #7 of 172 |
| National rank | #9090 of 50,301 | #3618 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 429 | 545 |
| Enrollment | 429 | 545 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.9% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 74% |
| city | Cumberland | Cumberland |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.5 vs 73.2).
- •Community School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 57%).
- •Community School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 67%).
- •Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9% vs 17.9%).
- •Ashton School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.5).
- •Community School is the larger school with 545 students compared with 429.
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 Community School?
On the Success Index (US), Community School ranks higher (82.5 vs 73.2 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 Community School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Cumberland and Cumberland in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ashton School: 429. Community School: 545. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ashton School and Community School rank in Rhode Island?
Ashton School is 25th of 172 and Community School is 7th of 172 among elementary schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).