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Wakefield Hills El. School

505 Wakefield Street
West Warwick, RI 02893
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 397 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Wakefield Hills El. 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 397 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Bottom 50% in RI
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Wakefield Hills El. School's student population of 397 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
397 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers

School Rankings

Wakefield Hills El. 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 Wakefield Hills El. School is 0.52, 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)
#229 out of 289 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(22-23)
10-14%
29%
20-24%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
21%
30%
Black
4%
9%
White
66%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.52
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wakefield Hills El. School's ranking?
Wakefield Hills El. School is ranked #229 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% RI state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
How many students attend Wakefield Hills El. School?
397 students attend Wakefield Hills El. School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Wakefield Hills El. School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wakefield Hills El. School?
Wakefield Hills El. School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wakefield Hills El. School offer ?
Wakefield Hills El. School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wakefield Hills El. School part of?
Wakefield Hills El. School is part of West Warwick School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 397 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

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