Byfield School (Closed 2009)

Byfield School serves 215 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Rhode Island state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
215 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (RI)
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
5%
30%
Black
4%
9%
White
89%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.21
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Byfield School?
215 students attend Byfield School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Byfield School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Byfield School?
Byfield School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Byfield School offer ?
Byfield School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Byfield School part of?
Byfield School is part of Bristol Warren School District.

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