West Glocester Elementary School
West Glocester Elementary School serves 238 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
West Glocester Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (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 50-54% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 36%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
West Glocester 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 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
West Glocester Elementary School's student population of 238 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 238 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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School Comparison
West Glocester 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 West Glocester Elementary School is 0.08, 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 | #56 out of 287 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 28% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 36% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 25% |
| Black | 1% | 9% |
| White | 96% | 58% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 16% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Glocester School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, RI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to West Glocester Elementary School is Ponaganset High School (4.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Ponaganset Middle School (5.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- North Scituate Ponaganset High School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 743 students10
4.7 miles
137 Anan Wade Road
North Scituate, RI 02857
(401) 710-7500 4.7 9-12 743 - North Scituate Ponaganset Middle School Math: 29% | Reading: 43%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 509 students10
5.3 miles
7 Rustic Hill Road
North Scituate, RI 02857
(401) 710-7500 5.3 6-8 509 - Pascoag Steere Farm Elementary School Math: 17% | Reading: 31%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 2-5 | 339 students10
5.5 miles
915 Steere Farm Road
Pascoag, RI 02859
(401) 568-1350 5.5 2-5 339 - Harrisville William Callahan School Math: 18% | Reading: 23%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 2-5 | 303 students10
6.2 miles
75 Callahan School Street
Harrisville, RI 02830
(401) 568-1330 6.2 2-5 303 - Harrisville Austin T. Levy School Grades: PK-1 | 304 students
6.3 miles
135 Harrisville Main Street
Harrisville, RI 02830
(401) 568-1340 6.3 PK-1 304
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