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Ashton School

2602 Mendon Road (Transitional Building), Cumberland, RI, 02864

Top 10% School in RHODE ISLAND

Ranked 1 of 145 in RHODE ISLAND

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About Ashton School

Ashton Elementary School has a warm and steady feel that families talk about often. The math proficiency usually stays around the mid-range, shifting up or down depending on the group of students that year. The teacher–student ratio feels like one teacher guiding a small, comfortable group, which helps keep classrooms calm and gives quieter students more room to speak up. Compared with nearby Cumberland schools like Community School and Cumberland Hill, Ashton feels slightly more structured in its routines, while still staying friendly and easy for younger kids.A typical three-bedroom rental in this part of Cumberland usually falls in the mid-two-thousand dollars range, with newer homes priced a bit higher. After Ashton, students usually move on to North Cumberland Middle School and later Cumberland High School. Many former Ashton students end up in careers like nursing support, early childhood education, HVAC and automotive trades, digital tech jobs, culinary work, and local business roles. Parents say the school communicates clearly, keeps routines simple, and maintains a steady, caring environment. It’s the kind of school where kids grow at a comfortable, natural pace.

Ashton School Contact Information

Address

2602 Mendon Road (Transitional Building), Cumberland, RI, 02864

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Phone

(401) 333-0554

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 62%
Reading 52%
State average proficiency is 62% in Math and 52% in Reading.
21
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
327
Total Students
$90091
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 1 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Ashton School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM, Early Release on Wednesday at 2:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 66.06%
Asian 14.07%
Hispanic 9.48%
Black 4.59%
Two+ Races 5.81%
Native Am. 0%
White
66.06%
Asian
14.07%
Hispanic
9.48%
Black
4.59%
Two+ Races
5.81%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 327
50.76%
166 Female
49.24%
161 Male

Student Population

327 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

278 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Ashton Elementary recently introduced new phonics-based reading tools and expanded early-grade fluency groups. A new math block was also added, focusing on number patterns, practical problem-solving, and basic measurement skills.

FAQ

Q1. What new academic changes were added at Ashton this year?

Ans. The school added updated phonics tools and introduced a math skills block for early grades.

Q2. How does Ashton support students who need extra help?

Ans. Teachers offer small-group reading and math sessions based on weekly progress checks.

Q3. Do students get creative and hands-on activities?

Ans. Yes, they enjoy art, music, simple STEM tasks, and classroom projects.

Q4. How does the school stay connected with families?

Ans. Families receive newsletters, emails, and app notifications throughout the year.

Q5. What events are held for families at Ashton?

Ans. The school hosts literacy nights, seasonal programs, and community gatherings.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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