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 47% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
Total Students
159 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
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%
3%
Hispanic
27%
29%
Black
3%
9%
White
49%
53%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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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