Narragansett Elementary vs The Compass School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Rhode Island, United States, 7.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Narragansett Elementary
Narragansett · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
331 students
The Compass School
Kingston · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
217 students
| Measure | Narragansett Elementary Narragansett, Rhode Island | The Compass School Kingston, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #30 of 172 | #34 of 172 |
| National rank | #10462 of 50,301 | #10837 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 331 | 217 |
| Enrollment | 331 | 217 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.6% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| city | Narragansett | Kingston |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (71.2 vs 70.7).
- •Narragansett Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •The Compass School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •The Compass School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18% vs 26.6%).
- •Narragansett Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 11.4).
- •Narragansett Elementary is the larger school with 331 students compared with 217.
- •Narragansett Elementary is a public school while The Compass School 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 Narragansett Elementary better than The Compass 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 Narragansett Elementary and The Compass School?
About 7.3 km in a straight line, between Narragansett and Kingston in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Narragansett Elementary: 331. The Compass School: 217. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Narragansett Elementary and The Compass School rank in Rhode Island?
Narragansett Elementary is 30th of 172 and The Compass School is 34th of 172 among elementary schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).