Wawaloam School serves 191 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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 191 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Wawaloam School's student population of 191 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Total Students
191 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Wawaloam School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
4%
30%
Black
n/a
9%
White
90%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
191 students attend Wawaloam School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Wawaloam School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
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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