Below Average
#271 of 302 schools in RI
William Callahan School
Elementary School · Burrillville · Harrisville, RI
A Burrillville elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
75 Callahan School Street, Harrisville, RI 02830
- Math 21% proficient (2022)
- Reading 26% proficient (2022)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at William Callahan School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 43 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 24% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 42% (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
44.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where William Callahan 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 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$121,611
Median home value
$381,200
Median rent
$981/mo
College educated
29.3%
Homeownership
78.8%
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02830; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 55 | Compare → |
| Steere Farm Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 2–5 | 2.1 mi | 272 | 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.
Burrillville
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $19,092NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
William Callahan School is listed in Burrillville; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About William Callahan School
William Callahan School is a public elementary school in Harrisville, RI, part of Burrillville, serving approximately 315 students in grades 2nd-5th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #271 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about William Callahan School
What grades does William Callahan School serve?
William Callahan School serves students in grades 2nd through 5th.
How many students attend William Callahan School?
William Callahan School has an enrollment of approximately 315 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Callahan School?
The student-teacher ratio at William Callahan School is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does William Callahan School rank in RI?
William Callahan School ranks #271 of 302 schools in RI.
What is William Callahan School's MySchoolScout rating?
William Callahan 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 William Callahan School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, William Callahan School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is William Callahan School a charter school?
No, William Callahan School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is William Callahan School a Title I school?
No, William Callahan School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for William Callahan School?
44.8% of students at William Callahan 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
- 2nd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 315
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Providence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.5%
- Phone
- (401) 568-1330
- Area population (ZIP 02830)
- 6,936
- Area average commute
- 34 min
- Area median age
- 47
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 02830; 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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