Sowams Elementary School vs. Nayatt School
Should I attend Sowams Elementary School or Nayatt 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
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
Nayatt School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
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).
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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
K-3
K-3
Total Students
268 students
353 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#10 out of 288 schools in RI
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#3 out of 288 schools in RI
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
65-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
70-74%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
72
75
Grade 1 Students
74
95
Grade 2 Students
52
78
Grade 3 Students
70
105
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
9%
% Hispanic
3%
5%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
82%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
8%
Diversity Score
0.32
0.39
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
3%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%