Wakefield School

Public PK

101 High Street
Wakefield, RI 02879

(401) 360-1400

District: South Kingstown

Per Pupil Expenditures: $23,879

Student/teacher ratio: 12.2

Number of students: 61

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.1%

Hispanic:

9.8%

African American:

8.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 19.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Wakefield School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.28. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Wakefield School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the South Kingstown School District. Racial makeup is: White (72.1%), Hispanic (9.8%), African American (8.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 19.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wakefield School is 12.2, which is the 2^nd best among 3 elementary schools in the South Kingstown School District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wakefield School is $23,879. 2 elementary schools in the South Kingstown School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Wakefield School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

South Kingstown:

SchoolDigger ranks South Kingstown 16^th of 59 Rhode Island school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Wakefield School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	RI State Percentile
2009	79.36	30^th	169	82.2%
2010	77.30	42^nd	169	75.1%
2011	82.04	28^th	165	83.0%
2012	80.83	33^rd	165	80.0%
2013	87.11	11^th	165	93.3%
2014	89.20	5^th	159	96.9%
2015	97.76	1^st	169	99.4%
2016	90.42	11^th	170	93.5%
2017	88.54	13^th	168	92.3%
2018	68.20	51^st	169	69.8%
2019	88.98	17^th	169	89.9%
2021	81.52	33^rd	166	80.1%
2022	84.28	28^th	166	83.1%

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Data source: test scores: Rhode Island Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Wakefield School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	287	18	1	9	0	n/a	n/a	315
1989	279	16	1	7	0	n/a	n/a	303
1990	306	9	1	4	n/a	n/a	n/a	320
1991	310	11	3	5	1	n/a	n/a	330
1992	331	21	5	5	4	n/a	n/a	366
1993	330	15	4	6	4	n/a	n/a	359
1994	324	11	3	6	4	n/a	n/a	348
1995	314	9	5	7	8	n/a	n/a	343
1996	314	9	5	7	8	n/a	n/a	343
1997	324	13	3	0	3	n/a	n/a	343
1998	339	12	0	3	7	n/a	n/a	361
1999	337	17	2	0	3	n/a	n/a	359
2000	327	14	4	1	9	n/a	n/a	355
2001	316	9	3	2	20	n/a	n/a	350
2002	279	3	2	3	13	n/a	n/a	300
2003	279	3	2	3	13	n/a	n/a	300
2004	274	2	2	3	10	n/a	n/a	291
2005	260	7	2	9	10	n/a	n/a	288
2006	241	8	3	10	11	n/a	n/a	273
2007	229	9	4	14	10	n/a	n/a	266
2008	234	14	5	10	12	n/a	n/a	275
2009	254	13	4	10	13	n/a	n/a	294
2010	255	17	4	12	12	n/a	n/a	300
2011	223	12	4	7	9	0	1	256
2012	231	11	2	9	8	0	6	267
2013	225	9	3	6	5	1	5	254
2014	226	7	3	9	4	0	11	260
2015	224	6	4	9	3	0	15	261
2016	220	3	2	8	3	0	17	253
2017	193	3	1	5	1	0	13	216
2018	164	3	5	4	2	0	14	192
2019	151	2	4	7	2	0	10	176
2020	127	2	1	5	2	0	5	142
2021	149	4	4	10	4	1	11	183
2022	139	3	4	10	3	0	9	168
2023	44	5	2	6	0	0	4	61

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Wakefield School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	315	n/a	n/a	8.9
1989	303	n/a	n/a	11.6
1990	320	n/a	n/a	11.3
1991	330	22.0	15.0	10
1992	366	22.0	16.6	10.9
1993	359	20.9	17.2	13.6
1994	348	20.0	17.4	9.8
1995	343	23.6	14.5	10.5
1996	343	23.6	14.5	10.5
1997	343	28.9	11.9	11.4
1998	361	27.0	13.4	14.1
1999	359	25.7	14.0	17.3
2000	355	27.0	13.1	15.2
2001	350	22.0	15.9	13.1
2002	300	n/a	n/a	11.7
2003	300	n/a	n/a	11.7
2004	291	13.0	22.4	12.4
2005	288	13.0	22.2	10.1
2006	273	29.0	9.4	14.7
2007	266	14.9	17.9	13.5
2008	275	25.5	10.8	16.7
2009	294	26.9	8.3	17
2010	300	26.5	11.3	19
2011	256	22.0	11.6	18
2012	267	22.0	12.1	18.7
2013	254	19.3	13.1	15
2014	260	17.9	14.5	17.3
2015	261	16.0	16.3	17.2
2016	253	18.0	14.0	23.3
2017	216	15.9	13.5	18.5
2018	192	13.1	14.6	17.2
2019	176	13.4	13.0	18.2
2020	142	10.7	13.2	14.1
2021	183	14.7	12.4	16.9
2022	168	12.9	12.9	7.1
2023	61	5.0	12.2	19.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Wakefield School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	315	n/a	n/a	8.9
1989	303	n/a	n/a	11.6
1990	320	n/a	n/a	11.3
1991	330	22.0	15.0	10
1992	366	22.0	16.6	10.9
1993	359	20.9	17.2	13.6
1994	348	20.0	17.4	9.8
1995	343	23.6	14.5	10.5
1996	343	23.6	14.5	10.5
1997	343	28.9	11.9	11.4
1998	361	27.0	13.4	14.1
1999	359	25.7	14.0	17.3
2000	355	27.0	13.1	15.2
2001	350	22.0	15.9	13.1
2002	300	n/a	n/a	11.7
2003	300	n/a	n/a	11.7
2004	291	13.0	22.4	12.4
2005	288	13.0	22.2	10.1
2006	273	29.0	9.4	14.7
2007	266	14.9	17.9	13.5
2008	275	25.5	10.8	16.7
2009	294	26.9	8.3	17
2010	300	26.5	11.3	19
2011	256	22.0	11.6	18
2012	267	22.0	12.1	18.7
2013	254	19.3	13.1	15
2014	260	17.9	14.5	17.3
2015	261	16.0	16.3	17.2
2016	253	18.0	14.0	23.3
2017	216	15.9	13.5	18.5
2018	192	13.1	14.6	17.2
2019	176	13.4	13.0	18.2
2020	142	10.7	13.2	14.1
2021	183	14.7	12.4	16.9
2022	168	12.9	12.9	7.1
2023	61	5.0	12.2	19.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Wakefield School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$15 (0.1%)	$17,159 (99.9%)	$17,174
2019	$413 (2.1%)	$18,904 (97.9%)	$19,317
2020	$401 (1.9%)	$21,006 (98.1%)	$21,407
2021	$824 (3.5%)	$23,056 (96.6%)	$23,879

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wakefield School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Pandemic (2021-2022)	Change (%)
Ranks 17^th of 169 Elementary schools	Ranks 28^th of 166 Elementary schools	6.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Pandemic (2021-2022)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wakefield School)	84.6	56.1	28.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Kingstown)	67.2	49.2	18%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	47.9	36.5	11.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wakefield School)	71.8	60	11.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (South Kingstown)	49	47.5	1.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	36.1	35	1.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wakefield School)	52.8	48.1	4.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Kingstown)	51.6	46.2	5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	37.2	29	8.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wakefield School)	58.5	51.9	6.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (South Kingstown)	50	39.8	10.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	32.6	30.2	2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Wakefield School)	66.3	52.9	13.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (South Kingstown)	58.3	43.6	14.7%
All Grades Mathematics (Wakefield School)	64.1	56.7	7.4%
All Grades Mathematics (South Kingstown)	50	37.8	12.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	176	61	65.3%
African American	2	5	150%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	4	2	50%
Hispanic	7	6	14.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	151	44	70.9%
Two or More Races	10	4	60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	18.2%	19.7%	1.5%

Schools Near Wakefield School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				NGSA Science (2023)	RICAS English Language Arts (2023)							RICAS Mathematics (2023)							Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSA Science All Grades	RICAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts All Grades	RICAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	RICAS Mathematics 4th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 5th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 6th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 7th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 8th Grade	RICAS Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Wakefield School	Public	PK	101 High Street	Wakefield	02879	Washington County	South Kingstown	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(401) 360-1400	61	5	12.2	19.7%	44 (72.1%)	5 (8.2%)	6 (9.8%)	2 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (6.6%)								(n/a)																$23,879	$824	$23,056
Peace Dale School	Public	K-4	109 Kersey Road	Peace Dale	02879	Washington County	South Kingstown	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(401) 360-1600	354	31	11.2	25.1%	274 (77.4%)	7 (2.0%)	30 (8.5%)	6 (1.7%)	13 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (6.8%)	68.8	52^nd of 167 public elementary schools	68.9%		60.4	62^nd of 166 public elementary schools	62.7%	10		54.1	42.4					47.1	49.2	41.3					44.4	$18,535	$1,336	$17,199
Narragansett Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	55 Mumford Road	Narragansett	02882	Washington County	Narragansett	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(401) 792-9420	343	28	12.1	16.9%	282 (82.2%)	4 (1.2%)	17 (5.0%)	8 (2.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (9.0%)	97.1	3^rd of 167 public elementary schools	98.2%		89.9	17^th of 166 public elementary schools	89.8%	14		71.7	68.8					70.2	68.3	79.7					74.2	$19,674	$1,559	$18,115
West Kingston School	Public	K-4	3119 Ministerial Road	West Kingston	02892	Washington County	South Kingstown	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(401) 360-1130	306	18	17.1	14.4%	242 (79.1%)	10 (3.3%)	22 (7.2%)	10 (3.3%)	7 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.9%)	66.5	54^th of 167 public elementary schools	67.7%		45.7	82^nd of 166 public elementary schools	50.6%	28		48.4	38.1					43.2	55.6	39.4					47.3	$24,805	$1,575	$23,230
The Compass School	Public, Charter	K-8	537 Old North Road	Kingston	02881	Washington County	The Compass School	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(401) 788-8322	215	17	12.6	9.3%	189 (87.9%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (7.0%)	2 (0.9%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.3%)	78.2	37^th of 167 public elementary schools	77.8%		81.4	33^rd of 166 public elementary schools	80.1%	4	46.7	47.4	45.0	41.4	58.6	57.1	58.1	51.9	55.0	60.0	34.5	63.3	60.7	38.7	51.3	$11,032	$224	$10,808
Kingston Hill Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	850 Stony Fort Road	Saunderstown	02874	Washington County	Kingston Hill Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(401) 783-8282	260	20	13.2	9.2%	203 (78.1%)	7 (2.7%)	19 (7.3%)	11 (4.2%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	18 (6.9%)	88.9	23^rd of 167 public elementary schools	86.2%		84.5	27^th of 166 public elementary schools	83.7%	4	61.0	57.1	55.8	61.0				57.9	47.6	65.1	65.9				59.5	$13,397	$518	$12,879
Matunuck School	Public	K-4	380 Matunuck Beach Road	Wakefield	02879	Washington County	South Kingstown	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(401) 360-1234	205	16	12.8	14.6%	171 (83.4%)	1 (0.5%)	17 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (7.8%)	87.6	25^th of 167 public elementary schools	85.0%		92.9	9^th of 166 public elementary schools	94.6%	16		59.2	50.0					55.2	58.5	66.7					62.0	$25,358	$1,095	$24,263
Jamestown School-Melrose	Public	PK, KG-4	76 Melrose Avenue	Jamestown	02835	Newport County	Jamestown	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(401) 423-7020	224	20	11.0	5.8%	209 (93.3%)	2 (0.9%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (4.5%)	94.1	8^th of 167 public elementary schools	95.2%		95.7	4^th of 166 public elementary schools	97.6%	4		80.6	63.5					70.5	91.7	57.7					71.6	$18,200	$1,490	$16,710
Charlestown Elementary School	Public	K-4	363 Carolina Back Road	Charlestown	02813	Washington County	Chariho	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(401) 364-7716	237	20	12.0	15.6%	206 (86.9%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.4%)	2 (0.8%)	7 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.9%)	90.1	16^th of 167 public elementary schools	90.4%		83.2	31^st of 166 public elementary schools	81.3%	15		59.2	58.7					58.9	55.1	76.6					65.6	$19,613	$566	$19,047
Hamilton School	Public	K-5	25 Salisbury Avenue	North Kingstown	02852	Washington County	North Kingstown	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(401) 268-6520	423	27	15.8	12.1%	376 (88.9%)	2 (0.5%)	11 (2.6%)	10 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.7%)	90.7	14^th of 167 public elementary schools	91.6%		95	5^th of 166 public elementary schools	97.0%	9	60.9	67.5	50.0	64.1				60.8	72.7	55.9	53.1				61.2	$14,193	$370	$13,824

Frequently Asked Questions about Wakefield School

What is the racial makeup of Wakefield School?

Students at Wakefield School are 72% White, 10% Hispanic, 8% African American, 7% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

How many students attend Wakefield School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 61 students attended Wakefield School.

What district is Wakefield School in?

South Kingstown

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