William Callahan School

75 Callahan School Street
Harrisville, RI 02830
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 318 students in grades 2-5, William Callahan School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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: 2-5
  • Enrollment: 318 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Bottom 50% in RI
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

School Overview

William Callahan School's student population of 318 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 2-5
Total Students
318 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

William Callahan School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 289 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of William Callahan School is 0.22, 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.
This School
State Level (RI)
#183 out of 289 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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21%
27%
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26%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of William Callahan School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of William Callahan School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
8%
30%
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Black
1%
9%
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White
88%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Rhode Island.
0.22
This chart displays the diversity score of William Callahan 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
38%
40%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in William Callahan 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.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is William Callahan School's ranking?
William Callahan School is ranked #183 out of 289 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% RI state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
How many students attend William Callahan School?
318 students attend William Callahan School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of William Callahan School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William Callahan School?
William Callahan School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does William Callahan School offer ?
William Callahan School offers enrollment in grades 2-5
What school district is William Callahan School part of?
William Callahan School is part of Burrillville School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 2-5
  • Enrollment: 318 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

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