Forest Park El. School vs. Hamilton School
Should you attend Forest Park El. School or Hamilton School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Forest Park El. School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Hamilton School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 260 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Forest Park El. School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 423 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hamilton School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
260 students
423 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#9 out of 289 schools in RI
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#21 out of 289 schools in RI
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
65%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
61%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
65-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
44
58
Grade 1 Students
49
87
Grade 2 Students
35
65
Grade 3 Students
40
79
Grade 4 Students
52
71
Grade 5 Students
40
63
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
5%
3%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
85%
89%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.21
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
12%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
