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
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
17%
30%
Black
16%
9%
White
65%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 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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