Carey School (Closed 2010)

Carey School serves 150 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Rhode Island state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
150 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (RI)
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
4%
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Hispanic
17%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Carey School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Black
16%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Carey School and the percentage of Black public school students in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
White
65%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Carey School and the percentage of White public school students in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Rhode Island.
0.53
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Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Carey School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Carey School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Carey School?
150 students attend Carey School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Carey School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carey School?
Carey School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Carey School offer ?
Carey School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Carey School part of?
Carey School is part of Newport School District.

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