Serving 504 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hugh Cole School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 504 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in RI
Math Proficiency
: 34% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Hugh Cole School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 289 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hugh Cole School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Hugh Cole School is ranked #149 out of 289 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% RI state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
How many students attend Hugh Cole School?
504 students attend Hugh Cole School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Hugh Cole School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hugh Cole School?
Hugh Cole School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hugh Cole School offer ?
Hugh Cole School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 504 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 21%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 34% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 26% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
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