The average student:teacher ratio in Rhode Island public elementary schools is approximately 13:1 (2025).
Student:Teacher Ratio Range: 4:1
11:1
Avg. Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Public Elementary Schools Student:Teacher Ratio Statistics in Rhode Island (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student: Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
R.i. School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: 2-12
One Corliss Park
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 222-3525
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 222-3525
Rank: #22.
Block Island School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Grades: 1-12
Block Island School, High Stre
Block Island, RI 02807
(401) 466-5600
Block Island, RI 02807
(401) 466-5600
Rank: #33.
Chariho Alternative Learning A
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: 2-12
455c Switch Road
Wood River Junction, RI 02894
(401) 315-2880
Wood River Junction, RI 02894
(401) 315-2880
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Frank E. Thompson Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: 5-8
55 Broadway
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-1493
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 847-1493
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Wilbur And Mcmahon Schools
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-8
28 Commons
Little Compton, RI 02837
(401) 592-0363
Little Compton, RI 02837
(401) 592-0363
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Capt. Isaac Paine El. School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-5
160 Foster Center Road
Foster, RI 02825
(401) 647-5200
Foster, RI 02825
(401) 647-5200
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Emma G. Whiteknact School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: K-5
261 Grosvenor Avenue
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7828
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7828
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Jamestown School-lawn
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: 5-8
55 Lawn Avenue
Jamestown, RI 02835
(401) 423-7010
Jamestown, RI 02835
(401) 423-7010
Rank: #9 - 209. - 20.
Claiborne Pell Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-4
35 Dexter Street
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 842-1900
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 842-1900
Rank: #9 - 209. - 20.
Davisville Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: 6-8
200 School Street
North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 541-6300
North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 541-6300
Rank: #9 - 209. - 20.
Hope School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: K-5
391 North Road
Hope, RI 02831
(401) 821-3651
Hope, RI 02831
(401) 821-3651
Rank: #9 - 209. - 20.
John F. Deering Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: 5-8
2 Webster Knight Drive
West Warwick, RI 02893
(401) 822-8445
West Warwick, RI 02893
(401) 822-8445
Rank: #9 - 209. - 20.
Lippitt School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: K-5
30 Almy Street
Warwick, RI 02886
(401) 734-3240
Warwick, RI 02886
(401) 734-3240
Rank: #9 - 209. - 20.
Matunuck School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: K-5
380 Matunuck Beach Road
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1234
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1234
Rank: #9 - 209. - 20.
Old County Road School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: K-5
200 Old County Road
Smithfield, RI 02917
(401) 231-6613
Smithfield, RI 02917
(401) 231-6613
Rank: #9 - 209. - 20.
Park School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: K-5
40 Asylum Road
Warwick, RI 02886
(401) 734-3690
Warwick, RI 02886
(401) 734-3690
Rank: #9 - 209. - 20.
Sarah Dyer Barnes School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: K-5
24 Barnes Avenue
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 231-8710
Johnston, RI 02919
(401) 231-8710
Rank: #9 - 209. - 20.
Springbrook Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: K-4
39 Springbrook Road
Westerly, RI 02891
(401) 348-2296
Westerly, RI 02891
(401) 348-2296
Rank: #9 - 209. - 20.
Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: K-5
166 Mark Drive
North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 541-6360
North Kingstown, RI 02852
(401) 541-6360
Rank: #9 - 209. - 20.
Woonsocket Middle Villa Nova
(Math: 7% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: 6-8
240 Florence Dr.
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 235-6125
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 235-6125
Rank: #21 - 5121. - 51.
Agnes B. Hennessey School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: K-5
75 Fort Street
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7831
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7831
Rank: #21 - 5121. - 51.
Blackstone Valley Prep
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: K-4
291 Broad Street
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 335-3133
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 335-3133
Rank: #21 - 5121. - 51.
Blackstone Valley Prep Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: K-4
3357 Mendon Rd.
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 335-3133
Cumberland, RI 02864
(401) 335-3133
Rank: #21 - 5121. - 51.
Broad Rock Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: 6-8
351 Broad Rock Road
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1800
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1800
Rank: #21 - 5121. - 51.
Burrillville Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: 6-8
2220 Broncos Highway
Harrisville, RI 02830
(401) 568-1320
Harrisville, RI 02830
(401) 568-1320
Rank: #21 - 5121. - 51.
Dunn's Corners School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: K-4
8 1/2 Plateau Road
Westerly, RI 02891
(401) 348-2320
Westerly, RI 02891
(401) 348-2320
Rank: #21 - 5121. - 51.
Ella Risk School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: K-5
949 Dexter Street
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 727-7730
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 727-7730
Rank: #21 - 5121. - 51.
Fort Barton School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: K-4
99 Lawton Avenue
Tiverton, RI 02878
(401) 624-6114
Tiverton, RI 02878
(401) 624-6114
Rank: #21 - 5121. - 51.
Founders Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: 6-8
1 Social Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 671-6261
Woonsocket, RI 02895
(401) 671-6261
Rank: #21 - 5121. - 51.
Francis J. Varieur School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-5
486 Pleasant Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 729-6266
Pawtucket, RI 02860
(401) 729-6266
Rank: #21 - 5121. - 51.
Gladstone Street School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: K-5
50 Gladstone Street
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8080
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 270-8080
Rank: #21 - 5121. - 51.
Hopkins Hill School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: K-5
95 Johnson Boulevard
Coventry, RI 02816
(401) 822-9477
Coventry, RI 02816
(401) 822-9477
Rank: #21 - 5121. - 51.
Hugh B. Bain Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: 6-8
135 Gansett Avenue
Cranston, RI 02910
(401) 270-8010
Cranston, RI 02910
(401) 270-8010
Rank: #21 - 5121. - 51.
Oakland Beach School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-5
383 Oakland Beach Avenue
Warwick, RI 02889
(401) 734-3420
Warwick, RI 02889
(401) 734-3420
Rank: #21 - 5121. - 51.
Paul Cuffee Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: 6-8
30 Barton Street
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 453-2711
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 453-2711
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Frequently Asked Questions
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The Rhode Island average public elementary schools student:teacher ratio is 13:1 for 2025.
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