Old County Road School

200 Old County Road
Smithfield, RI 02917

228 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Old County Road School, located in Smithfield, Rhode Island, is a public elementary school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Smithfield Public School District, the institution is dedicated to fostering a supportive and nurturing learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The school is known for its community-oriented atmosphere, focusing on foundational literacy, mathematics, and science while encouraging curiosity and creative thinking among its young learners.

The school's facilities and curriculum are designed to meet the diverse needs of the Smithfield community, providing a structured yet engaging educational experience. In addition to core academics, Old County Road School places a strong emphasis on character building and collaborative learning. By maintaining strong partnerships between teachers, families, and the broader local community, the school aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to middle school and beyond, ensuring they are well-equipped with the skills necessary for lifelong learning.

228

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Old County Road School
Demographic	Student Count
White	176
Hispanic	27
Black	2
Asian	4
Two or More	18
American Indian	1

White
176 (77.2%)
Hispanic
27 (11.8%)
Two or More
18 (7.9%)
Asian
4 (1.8%)
Black
2 (0.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

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:	Smithfield
Phone:	(401)231-6613
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	228
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	70
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 36

Grade 1 29

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 36

Grade 5 37