Serving 217 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Daniel D. Waterman School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was higher than the Rhode Island state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was higher than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Rhode Island state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Daniel D. Waterman School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
217 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#75 out of 289 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
13%
4%
Hispanic
30%
30%
Black
5%
9%
White
43%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Daniel D. Waterman School's ranking?
Daniel D. Waterman School is ranked #75 out of 289 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% RI state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
How many students attend Daniel D. Waterman School?
217 students attend Daniel D. Waterman School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Daniel D. Waterman School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Daniel D. Waterman School?
Daniel D. Waterman School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Daniel D. Waterman School offer ?
Daniel D. Waterman School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Daniel D. Waterman School part of?
Daniel D. Waterman School is part of Cranston School District.
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