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#221 of 302 schools in RI

Springbrook Elementary School

Elementary School · Westerly · Westerly, RI

A Westerly elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 4th.

39 Springbrook Road, Westerly, RI 02891

  • Math 32% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 27% proficient (2022)
  • 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.8Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.54 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.3Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)31% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-1.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile46th
Resources & Environment9.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.5:1
District spending per student$26,503
Chronic Absenteeism14.7%

Students at Springbrook Elementary School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.

Math Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 30% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
77%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
27%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

45.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Springbrook 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated977/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Westerly), 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

$90,435

Median home value

$422,600

Median rent

$1,249/mo

College educated

41.4%

Homeownership

74.6%

Poverty rate

6%

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

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
West Vine Street SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.4PK–51.2 mi348Compare →
St Michael SchoolPrivate · tuition4.2privatePK–81.8 mi157Compare →
North Stonington Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.6privatePK–122.0 mi35Compare →
Ashaway Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.8K–42.4 mi195Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Westerly

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#6 of 6
District spending per student
$26,503NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Springbrook Elementary School is listed in Westerly; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Springbrook Elementary School

Springbrook Elementary School is a public elementary school in Westerly, RI, part of Westerly, serving approximately 251 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #221 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Springbrook Elementary School

What grades does Springbrook Elementary School serve?

Springbrook Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.

How many students attend Springbrook Elementary School?

Springbrook Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 251 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Springbrook Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Springbrook Elementary School is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Springbrook Elementary School rank in RI?

Springbrook Elementary School ranks #221 of 302 schools in RI.

What is Springbrook Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Springbrook Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Springbrook Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Springbrook Elementary School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Springbrook Elementary School a charter school?

No, Springbrook Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Springbrook Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Springbrook Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Springbrook Elementary School?

45.4% of students at Springbrook 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 – 4th
Enrollment
251
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Washington County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.7%
Area population (ZIP 02891)
21,698
Area average commute
25.4 min
Area median age
54.5
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 02891; 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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