Nayatt School in Barrington, RI

At a glance

Reported students

356

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

14.2:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–03

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Rhode Island elementary enrollment

60th percentile

Compared with 169 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

413.5

Nayatt School: 356 reported students.

State peer staffing position

68th percentile

14.2:1 reported; state peer median 13.4:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 353
Teachers (FTE): 23.5
Student–teacher ratio: 15:1

What the reported data says about Nayatt School

Nayatt School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–03 in Barrington. It is one of 6 current school records connected to Barrington. NCES reports 356 students for 2024–25.

Among 169 elementary schools in Rhode Island with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 320 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 60th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.2:1, close to the Rhode Island median of 13.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (74.4%) and multiracial (9.3%). English learners represent 4.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking Nayatt School

1How do the reported 14.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 25 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 4.8%
Students with disabilities: 11.6%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 6.5%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 0
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 1
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White74.4%
Hispanic8.1%
Black1.1%
Asian6.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial9.3%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Primrose Hill School

Elementary · Grades PK–03

329 reported students

Sowams Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–03

250 reported students

Hampden Meadows School

Elementary · Grades 04–05

471 reported students

Barrington Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

763 reported students

Barrington High School

High · Grades 09–12

1,098 reported students

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Public schools near Nayatt School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Hampden Meadows School Elementary · Barrington	04–05	471	1.7 mi
Sowams Elementary School Elementary · Barrington	KG–03	250	2 mi
Primrose Hill School Elementary · Barrington	PK–03	329	2.1 mi
Rockwell School Elementary · Bristol Warren	KG–05	260	2.5 mi
Hugh Cole School Elementary · Bristol Warren	PK–05	517	2.7 mi
Waddington School Elementary · East Providence	KG–05	554	3 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Nayatt School

What grades does Nayatt School serve?

Nayatt School reports grades KG–03 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Barrington.

How many students attend Nayatt School?

Nayatt School reported 356 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 60th percentile among 169 Rhode Island elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 353 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Nayatt School?

The calculated ratio is 14.2:1, based on 356 students and 25 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Rhode Island median for the same school level is 13.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Nayatt School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Nayatt School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Barrington attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Nayatt School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

6.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Nayatt School in?

Nayatt School is part of Barrington, based in Barrington, RI, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Nayatt School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hampden Meadows School (1.7 mi), Sowams Elementary School (2 mi), Primrose Hill School (2.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.