Nayatt School vs. Sowams Elementary School
Should I attend Nayatt School or Sowams Elementary School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Nayatt School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Sowams Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 353 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Nayatt School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 268 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Sowams Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-3
K-3
Total Students
353 students
268 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3 out of 288 schools in RI
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#10 out of 288 schools in RI
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
70-74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
65-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
75
72
Grade 1 Students
95
74
Grade 2 Students
78
52
Grade 3 Students
105
70
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
6%
% Hispanic
5%
3%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
77%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
Diversity Score
0.39
0.32
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
3%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
