Narragansett Elementary School
Narragansett Elementary School serves 452 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
Narragansett Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 28%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 36%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Rhode Island state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Narragansett Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Narragansett Elementary School's student population of 452 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School (2020) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 452 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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School Comparison
Narragansett Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 287 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Narragansett Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (RI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #29 out of 287 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 28% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 36% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 25% |
| Black | 1% | 9% |
| White | 89% | 58% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.21 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 20% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Narragansett School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, RI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Narragansett Elementary School is Narragansett High School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Narragansett Pier School (0.7 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Narragansett Narragansett High School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 9-12 | 426 students10
0.7 miles
245 South Pier Road
Narragansett, RI 02882
(401) 792-9400 0.7 9-12 426 - Narragansett Narragansett Pier School Math: 40% | Reading: 51%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 5-8 | 432 students10
0.7 miles
235 South Pier Road
Narragansett, RI 02882
(401) 792-9430 0.7 5-8 432 - Wakefield Broad Rock Middle School Math: 45% | Reading: 47%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 5-6 | 479 students10
1.4 miles
351 Broad Rock Road
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 782-6223 1.4 5-6 479 - Wakefield South Kingstown High School Math: 53% | Reading: 67%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 9-12 | 936 students10
1.4 miles
215 Columbia Street
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1000 1.4 9-12 936 - Wakefield Wakefield School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-4 | 192 students10
1.6 miles
101 High Street
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 360-1400 1.6 K-4 192
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