James R. D. Oldham School serves 134 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 134 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James R. D. Oldham School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
James R. D. Oldham School's student population of 134 students has grown by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 75% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
Total Students
134 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of James R. D. Oldham School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
15%
30%
Black
12%
9%
White
56%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend James R. D. Oldham School?
134 students attend James R. D. Oldham School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of James R. D. Oldham School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James R. D. Oldham School?
James R. D. Oldham School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does James R. D. Oldham School offer ?
James R. D. Oldham School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten
What school district is James R. D. Oldham School part of?
James R. D. Oldham School is part of East Providence School District.
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