Very Good
#59 of 302 schools in RI
Top 19% in state
Sowams Elementary School
Elementary School · Barrington · Barrington, RI
A Barrington elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
364 Sowams Road, Barrington, RI 02806
- Math 67% proficient (2022)
- Reading 67% proficient (2022)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sowams Elementary School score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 13 points since 2019, reaching 67% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from RI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
6.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sowams Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated775/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Barrington), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$150,542
Median home value
$591,700
Median rent
$1,794/mo
College educated
71.7%
Homeownership
89%
Poverty rate
4.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02806; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montessori Centre of BarringtonPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.3 mi | 5 | Compare → |
| Barrington Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | K–12 | 1.7 mi | 184 | Compare → |
| Primrose Hill SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–3 | 1.8 mi | 361 | Compare → |
| Red Brick Nursery SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.9 mi | 14 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Barrington
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $18,258NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sowams Elementary School is listed in Barrington; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sowams Elementary School
Sowams Elementary School is a public elementary school in Barrington, RI, part of Barrington, serving approximately 261 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #59 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sowams Elementary School
What grades does Sowams Elementary School serve?
Sowams Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Sowams Elementary School?
Sowams Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 261 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sowams Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sowams Elementary School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sowams Elementary School rank in RI?
Sowams Elementary School ranks #59 of 302 schools in RI.
What is Sowams Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sowams Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Sowams Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sowams Elementary School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Sowams Elementary School a charter school?
No, Sowams Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sowams Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Sowams Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sowams Elementary School?
6.9% of students at Sowams Elementary 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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 261
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Bristol County
- Phone
- (401) 247-3180
- Area population (ZIP 02806)
- 17,113
- Area average commute
- 28.1 min
- Area median age
- 42.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 02806; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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