Serving 159 students in grades 1-5, Chester W. Barrows School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was higher than the Rhode Island state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was approximately equal to the Rhode Island state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Rhode Island state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
159 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
9%
4%
Hispanic
27%
30%
Black
3%
9%
White
49%
51%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% RI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% RI state average).
How many students attend Chester W. Barrows School?
159 students attend Chester W. Barrows School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Chester W. Barrows School students are White, 27% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chester W. Barrows School?
Chester W. Barrows School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Chester W. Barrows School offer ?
Chester W. Barrows School offers enrollment in grades 1-5
What school district is Chester W. Barrows School part of?
Chester W. Barrows School is part of Cranston School District.
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