At a glance
Reported students
373
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
34
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Rhode Island elementary enrollment
63rd percentile
Compared with 169 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
451
Wakefield Hills El. School: 373 reported students.
State peer staffing position
9th percentile
11:1 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
- 413
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.5:1
What the reported data says about Wakefield Hills El. School
Wakefield Hills El. School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–04 in West Warwick. It is one of 6 current school records connected to West Warwick. NCES reports 373 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 63rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11:1, below 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 (63.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (22.8%). English learners represent 1.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 23%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Wakefield Hills El. School
- 1How do the reported 11:1 student–teacher ratio and 34 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 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 23%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 63.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White63.8%
- Hispanic22.8%
- Black3.2%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.1%
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.
Other schools in West Warwick
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Greenbush Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
427 reported students
John F. Horgan School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
475 reported students
Maisie E. Quinn School
Other · Grades PK–PK
91 reported students
John F. Deering Middle
Middle · Grades 05–08
976 reported students
West Warwick High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,081 reported students
Public schools near Wakefield Hills El. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| John F. Horgan School Elementary · West Warwick | KG–04 | 475 | 0.9 mi |
| Scott School Elementary · Warwick | KG–05 | 189 | 1.8 mi |
| Oak Lawn School Elementary · Cranston | KG–05 | 247 | 1.9 mi |
| Blackrock School Elementary · Coventry | PK–05 | 322 | 2.5 mi |
| Greenwood School Elementary · Warwick | KG–05 | 255 | 2.8 mi |
| Glen Hills School Elementary · Cranston | PK–05 | 270 | 3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Wakefield Hills El. School
What grades does Wakefield Hills El. School serve?
Wakefield Hills El. School reports grades KG–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in West Warwick.
How many students attend Wakefield Hills El. School?
Wakefield Hills El. School reported 373 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 63rd percentile among 169 Rhode Island elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 413 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Wakefield Hills El. School?
The calculated ratio is 11:1, based on 373 students and 34 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 Wakefield Hills El. School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Wakefield Hills El. School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on West Warwick attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Wakefield Hills El. School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
63.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Wakefield Hills El. School in?
Wakefield Hills El. School is part of West Warwick, based in West Warwick, RI, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Wakefield Hills El. School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include John F. Horgan School (0.9 mi), Scott School (1.8 mi), Oak Lawn School (1.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.