James R. D. Oldham School serves 215 students in grades Prekindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten
- Enrollment: 215 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- 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 215 students has grown by 131% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
215 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 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 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
17%
30%
Black
12%
9%
White
57%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
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
How many students attend James R. D. Oldham School?
215 students attend James R. D. Oldham School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of James R. D. Oldham School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 3% 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 18:1, which is higher 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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