Wawaloam School

Wawaloam School serves 203 students in grades Kindergarten-1. 
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 203 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Wawaloam School's student population of 203 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Total Students
203 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Wawaloam School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (RI)
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Wawaloam School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2003-04 school year data.
Asian
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Wawaloam School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
7%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Wawaloam School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Wawaloam School and the percentage of Black public school students in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
83%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Wawaloam School and the percentage of White public school students in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Wawaloam School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Wawaloam School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Rhode Island.
0.31
This chart displays the diversity score of Wawaloam School and the public school average diversity score of Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Wawaloam School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wawaloam School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Wawaloam School often compared to?
Wawaloam Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Metcalf School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Wawaloam School?
203 students attend Wawaloam School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Wawaloam School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wawaloam School?
Wawaloam School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wawaloam School offer ?
Wawaloam School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-1
What school district is Wawaloam School part of?
Wawaloam School is part of Exeter-West Greenwich School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 203 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

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