Waddington School vs Sowams Elementary School
Waddington School has a higher overall rating of 5.2/10 compared to 3.8/10. Waddington School is significantly larger with 540 students, about 2.1× the size of Sowams Elementary School (261). In math proficiency, Sowams Elementary School leads at 47.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Waddington School
Riverside, RI
5.2/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
540 students
Sowams Elementary School
Barrington, RI
3.8/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 3rd
261 students
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| Metric | Waddington School | Sowams Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.2 / 10 | 3.8 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 6.9 | 7.9 |
| Growth Score | 4.0 | 1.1 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 43% | 6.9% |
| Environment Score | 5.5 | 4.5 |
| State Rank | #226 of 303 | #285 of 303 |
| State Percentile | 26th | 6th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Waddington School | Sowams Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 33.0% | 47.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 48.0% | 62.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Waddington School | Sowams Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Elementary School | Elementary School |
| Grades | Kindergarten – 5th | Kindergarten – 3rd |
| Enrollment | 540 | 261 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 14.2:1 | 15.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 43.0% | 6.9% |
| District | East Providence | Barrington |
| City | Riverside | Barrington |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Riverside (02915) | Barrington (02806) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $90,558 | $150,542 |
| Median Home Value | $317,600 | $591,700 |
| Median Rent | $1,482 | $1,794 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 36.2% | 71.7% |
| Poverty Rate | 7.7% | 4.5% |
| Avg Commute | 26 min | 28 min |