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Public elementary school · Westerly · Westerly, Rhode Island

Dunn's Corners School

Dunn's Corners School rates 8.9, right at the middle of Westerly's elementary schools, whose rated median is 8.9.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
8.9this school

8.9 on a one-to-ten scale; the Westerly median is 8.9.

#20 of 303 schools in Rhode Island · Westerly: 3 elementary schools rated, median 8.9

The brief

A Westerly elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 20 of 303 schools in Rhode Island and 2 of 6 in Westerly.

Dunn's Corners School is listed in Westerly, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math59%24 points above the Rhode Island average of 35%2025 RICAS
Reading49%14 points above the Rhode Island average of 35%2025 RICAS
Proficiency has held near 54% across the 2-year record (2024–2025).2025 RICAS; 40 test records from RI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
8.5
50% of the rating
Academics
9.0
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
9.8
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 6 sources, 2019–2025

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 RICAS · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 RICAS · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 02891; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Dunn's Corners School and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$90,435
Median home value
$422,600
Median rent
$1,249/mo
College educated
41.4%
Homeownership
74.6%
Poverty rate
6%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02891; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
33
Car-Dependent
Transit Score
0
Minimal Transit
Bike Score
34
Somewhat Bikeable

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
29.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. 9.3Compare →
  2. Dunn's Corners Schoolthis school
    8.9
  3. 6.2Compare →
  4. 5.8Compare →
Three grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and one rates higher than Dunn's Corners School.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Dunn's Corners School serve?

Dunn's Corners School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.

How many students attend Dunn's Corners School?

Dunn's Corners School has an enrollment of approximately 270 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dunn's Corners School?

The student-teacher ratio at Dunn's Corners School is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Dunn's Corners School rank in RI?

Dunn's Corners School ranks #20 of 303 schools in RI.

What is Dunn's Corners School's MySchoolScout rating?

Dunn's Corners School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Dunn's Corners School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Dunn's Corners School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Dunn's Corners School a charter school?

No, Dunn's Corners School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Dunn's Corners School a Title I school?

No, Dunn's Corners School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dunn's Corners School?

29.3% of students at Dunn's Corners School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School facts

Grades
Kindergarten – 4th
Enrollment
270
Student-teacher ratio
10.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Washington County
Rank in district
#2 of 6
Schools in district
6
District spending per student
$26,503
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.2%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 02891)
21,698
Area average commute
25.4 min
Area median age
54.5

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Rhode Island Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.