Serving 360 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Stony Lane El. School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (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 14:1 is higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 360 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in RI
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Stony Lane El. School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Stony Lane El. School's student population of 360 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
360 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Stony Lane El. School ranks within the top 10% of all 289 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stony Lane El. School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#19 out of 289 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
5%
30%
Black
2%
9%
White
88%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stony Lane El. School's ranking?
Stony Lane El. School is ranked #19 out of 289 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What schools are Stony Lane El. School often compared to?
Stony Lane El. Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hamilton School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% RI state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
How many students attend Stony Lane El. School?
360 students attend Stony Lane El. School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Stony Lane El. School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stony Lane El. School?
Stony Lane El. School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Stony Lane El. School offer ?
Stony Lane El. School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Stony Lane El. School part of?
Stony Lane El. School is part of North Kingstown School District.
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