Ashton School

2602 Mendon Road (Transitional Building)
Cumberland, RI 02864

429 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Ashton School is a public elementary school located in the town of Cumberland, Rhode Island. Situated in a residential area on Scott Road, the school serves students from kindergarten through grade 5 as part of the Cumberland School District. It is recognized for being a community-focused institution that emphasizes foundational academic skills while fostering a supportive and nurturing environment for its young learners.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to student growth, often focusing on a balanced curriculum that incorporates core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science alongside social-emotional development. By maintaining strong ties to local families and utilizing the resources of the Cumberland school system, Ashton School aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school, prioritizing both academic achievement and the development of responsible, engaged citizenship.

429

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ashton School
Demographic	Student Count
White	278
Hispanic	43
Black	21
Asian	61
Two or More	26

White
278 (64.8%)
Asian
61 (14.2%)
Hispanic
43 (10.0%)
Two or More
26 (6.1%)
Black
21 (4.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cumberland
Phone:	(401)333-0554
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	429
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	66
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 65

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 50