Below Average
#275 of 302 schools in RI
Wakefield Hills El. School
Elementary School · West Warwick
505 Wakefield Street, West Warwick, RI 02893
Enrollment
397
Student-Teacher
10.7:1
Score
4.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 4th
Enrollment
397
Student-Teacher
10.7:1
Score
4.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 4th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Rhode Island schools
#275 of 302
In West Warwick
#3 of 6
public schools
In district
#3 of 6
West Warwick
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Wakefield Hills El. School
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About Wakefield Hills El. School
Wakefield Hills El. School is a public elementary school in West Warwick, RI, part of West Warwick. Wakefield Hills El.
School serves approximately 397 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-4th, and has a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Wakefield Hills El. School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #275 of 302 schools in RI.
Structured state assessment records for Wakefield Hills El. School show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 4.2 · Below Average
- District avg 3.5
- RI avg 6.1
What Parents Should Know
36% of students at Wakefield Hills El. School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Wakefield Hills El. School — Students at Wakefield Hills El. School score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
42.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores RI EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 28 test records from RI state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 3.9/10.
How Wakefield Hills El. School Compares
See how Wakefield Hills El. School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
505 Wakefield Street, West Warwick, RI 02893
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Wakefield Hills El. School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ISLAMIC SCHOOL OF RHODE ISLAND (rated 8.2/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Scott School (rated 7.7/10, 1.8 miles away, in nearby Warwick), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Orchard Farms El. School (rated 5.8/10, 3.8 miles away, in nearby Cranston), which scores notably higher. For more schools in West Warwick, see our West Warwick schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ST JOSEPH SCHOOL West Warwick | 0.7 mi | 5.1 |
| ISLAMIC SCHOOL OF RHODE ISLAND West Warwick | 0.7 mi | 8.2 |
| John F. Horgan School West Warwick | 0.9 mi | 3.4 |
| West Warwick High School West Warwick | 1.2 mi | 6.6 |
| John F. Deering Middle West Warwick | 1.2 mi | 3.6 |
| Winman Middle School Warwick | 1.6 mi | 4.4 |
| Toll Gate High School Warwick | 1.7 mi | 6.4 |
| Scott School Warwick | 1.8 mi | 7.7 |
| Hope Highlands Middle School Cranston | 2.0 mi | 8.0 |
| Oak Lawn School Cranston | 1.9 mi | 5.2 |
| Maisie E. Quinn School West Warwick | 2.5 mi | 4.5 |
| PROGRESSIVE LEARNING FOR CHILDREN Warwick | 2.4 mi | — |
| Apprenticeship Exploration Sch Cranston | 2.5 mi | 5.0 |
| Blackrock School Coventry | 2.5 mi | 5.7 |
| Glen Hills School Cranston | 3.0 mi | 5.5 |
| Greenwood School Warwick | 2.8 mi | 4.9 |
| Cranston High School West Cranston | 3.6 mi | 7.4 |
| Greenbush Elementary School West Warwick | 3.8 mi | 2.9 |
| Cedar Hill School Warwick | 3.5 mi | 5.6 |
| Orchard Farms El. School Cranston | 3.8 mi | 5.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 02893 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$73,903
Median Home Value
$293,100
Median Rent
$1,249/mo
Population
31,025
College Educated
25.3%
Homeownership
54.5%
Avg Commute
24 min
Poverty Rate
9.8%
Median Age
42.2
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
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|---|---|
| Norwood School Warwick, RI | 4.2 |
| William Callahan School Harrisville, RI | 4.2 |
| Blackstone Valley Prep Cumberland, RI | 4.3 |
| Curvin-McCabe School Pawtucket, RI | 4.3 |
| James L. McGuire School North Providence, RI | 4.3 |
| Kevin K. Coleman School Woonsocket, RI | 4.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Wakefield Hills El. School
What grades does Wakefield Hills El. School serve?
Wakefield Hills El. School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Wakefield Hills El. School?
Wakefield Hills El. School has an enrollment of approximately 397 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wakefield Hills El. School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wakefield Hills El. School is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wakefield Hills El. School rank in RI?
Wakefield Hills El. School ranks #275 of 302 schools in RI.
What is Wakefield Hills El. School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wakefield Hills El. School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Wakefield Hills El. School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wakefield Hills El. School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Wakefield Hills El. School a charter school?
No, Wakefield Hills El. School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wakefield Hills El. School a Title I school?
No, Wakefield Hills El. School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wakefield Hills El. School?
42.8% of students at Wakefield Hills El. 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 397
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 42.8%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.3%
- Phone
- (401) 822-8452
Resources & Links
District
West Warwick- District Enrollment
- 3,562
- Schools in District
- 6
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $21,127
- District Rank
- #3 of 6
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