Potowomut School (Closed 2009)

Potowomut School serves 110 students in grades 1-6. 
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 10% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which was lower than the Rhode Island state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 1-6
Total Students
110 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (RI)
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
4%
30%
Black
1%
9%
White
90%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.19
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Potowomut School?
110 students attend Potowomut School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Potowomut School students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Potowomut School?
Potowomut School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Potowomut School offer ?
Potowomut School offers enrollment in grades 1-6
What school district is Potowomut School part of?
Potowomut School is part of Warwick School District.

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