Wawaloam School serves 203 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 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 203 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- 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 203 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
203 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Wawaloam School is 0.31, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
7%
30%
Black
2%
9%
White
83%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 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?
203 students attend Wawaloam School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Wawaloam School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wawaloam School part of?
Wawaloam School is part of Exeter-West Greenwich School District.
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