Below Average
#275 of 302 schools in RI
Wakefield Hills El. School
Elementary School · West Warwick · West Warwick, RI
A West Warwick elementary school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
505 Wakefield Street, West Warwick, RI 02893
- Math 8% proficient (2022)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wakefield Hills El. School score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 15% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 44% (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
42.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wakefield Hills El. 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated777/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (West Warwick), 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
$73,903
Median home value
$293,100
Median rent
$1,249/mo
College educated
25.3%
Homeownership
54.5%
Poverty rate
9.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02893; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Islamic School of Rhode IslandPrivate · tuition | 8.2private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 114 | Compare → |
| St Joseph SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 180 | Compare → |
| John F. Horgan SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | K–4 | 0.9 mi | 481 | 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.
West Warwick
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $21,127NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wakefield Hills El. School is listed in West Warwick; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wakefield Hills El. School
Wakefield Hills El. School is a public elementary school in West Warwick, RI, part of West Warwick, serving approximately 397 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #275 of 302 schools in RI.
State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 397
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.3%
- Phone
- (401) 822-8452
- Area population (ZIP 02893)
- 31,025
- Area average commute
- 24 min
- Area median age
- 42.2
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 02893; 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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