Serving 193 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Coggeshall School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was lower than the Rhode Island state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was lower than the Rhode Island state average of 73%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 46% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which was lower than the Rhode Island state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
193 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)50-54%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)60-64%
73%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
16%
30%
Black
18%
9%
White
54%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% RI state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% RI state average).
How many students attend Coggeshall School?
193 students attend Coggeshall School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Coggeshall School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Coggeshall School?
Coggeshall School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Coggeshall School offer ?
Coggeshall School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Coggeshall School part of?
Coggeshall School is part of Newport School District.
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