James R. D. Oldham School vs Silver Spring School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Rhode Island, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James R. D. Oldham School
Riverside · Public other · Grades PK–PK
210 students
Silver Spring School
East Providence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
223 students
| Measure | James R. D. Oldham School Riverside, Rhode Island | Silver Spring School East Providence, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #77 of 172 |
| National rank | – | #24942 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 210 | 223 |
| Enrollment | 210 | 223 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.1% | 55.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 47% |
| Math proficiency | – | 42% |
| city | Riverside | East Providence |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James R. D. Oldham School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.1% vs 55.2%).
- •Silver Spring School is the larger school with 223 students compared with 210.
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 James R. D. Oldham School better than Silver Spring School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are James R. D. Oldham School and Silver Spring School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Riverside and East Providence in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James R. D. Oldham School: 210. Silver Spring School: 223. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James R. D. Oldham School and Silver Spring School rank in Rhode Island?
James R. D. Oldham School is unranked and Silver Spring School is 77th of 172 among other schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).