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#164 of 302 schools in RI
Waddington School
Elementary School · East Providence · Riverside, RI
An East Providence elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
101 Legion Way, Riverside, RI 02915
- Math 31% proficient (2022)
- Reading 35% proficient (2022)
- 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Waddington School score 33% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 33% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (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
43%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Waddington 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 52Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 25Some Transit
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$90,558
Median home value
$317,600
Median rent
$1,482/mo
College educated
36.2%
Homeownership
63.6%
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02915; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Primrose Hill SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–3 | 1.0 mi | 361 | 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.
East Providence
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #7 of 11
- District spending per student
- $19,540NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Waddington School is listed in East Providence; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Waddington School
Waddington School is a public elementary school in Riverside, RI, part of East Providence, serving approximately 540 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #164 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Waddington School
What grades does Waddington School serve?
Waddington School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Waddington School?
Waddington School has an enrollment of approximately 540 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waddington School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waddington School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Waddington School rank in RI?
Waddington School ranks #164 of 302 schools in RI.
What is Waddington School's MySchoolScout rating?
Waddington School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Waddington School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Waddington School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Waddington School a charter school?
No, Waddington School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Waddington School a Title I school?
No, Waddington School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Waddington School?
43.0% of students at Waddington 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 540
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Providence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.1%
- Phone
- (401) 433-6235
- Area population (ZIP 02915)
- 16,848
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 42.1
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 02915; 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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