Enrollment
331
Elementary
DISTRICT 322 · STATE 332
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·NARRAGANSETT·NCES 440066000150
Narragansett Elementary
55 Mumford Road, Narragansett, RI 02882 · (401) 792-9420 · Washington County
GRADES PK–04ELEMENTARY41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL331 STUDENTS
A+
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Scored higher than 95% of Rhode Island public elementary schools
- A+Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- ·Beats expectations Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
- ·Three-year trend Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Rhode Island public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
11.0:1
30 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 10.9:1 · STATE 13.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
27%
88 students
DISTRICT 27% · STATE 54%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 82 | 25% |
| Kindergarten | 33 | 10% |
| Grade 1 | 56 | 17% |
| Grade 2 | 43 | 13% |
| Grade 3 | 58 | 18% |
| Grade 4 | 59 | 18% |
This year's kindergarten class (33) is 44% smaller than its 4th grade class (59).
Student demographics
32%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 27% · STATE 64% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Narragansett. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
RICAS + NGSA 2024-25 . % Meeting or Exceeding ExpectationsEnglish Language Arts
62.1%
RI avg 34.2%
Math
72.6%
RI avg 32.8%
What this means: On the RICAS + NGSA, Rhode Island's statewide test, about 62 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 73 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Rhode Island schools, those numbers are about 34 and 33.
Source: RICAS + NGSA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Schools most like Narragansett Elementary
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Narragansett Elementary this school | 331 | 26.6% | N/A |
| West Kingston School West Kingston | 313 | 21.4% | N/A |
| Forest Park El. School North Kingstown | 264 | 24.6% | N/A |
| Howard Hathaway School Portsmouth | 409 | 24.0% | N/A |
| Cedar Hill School Warwick | 299 | 26.4% | N/A |
| Fishing Cove El. School North Kingstown | 346 | 31.2% | N/A |
Matched among Rhode Island elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Narragansett Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Rhode Island | In Washington County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 72.6% | #5 of 166 | #1 of 19 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 62.1% | #13 of 166 | #4 of 19 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 331 | #74 of 179 | #7 of 20 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 11.0:1 | #12 of 168 | #5 of 20 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 32.2% | #126 of 159 | #8 of 20 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 26.6% | #135 of 176 | #10 of 20 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -26.8% | #10 of 99 | #2 of 12 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
331
-56 (-14%) vs 2020
-52% since 1990-91, when it was 688
Student : Teacher
11.0:1
was 12.5:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 331 | 30 | 11.0:1 | 27% (88) |
| 2023-24 | 342 | 29 | 11.8:1 | 15% (53) |
| 2022-23 | 343 | 28.3 | 12.1:1 | 17% (58) |
| 2020-21 | 387 | 31 | 12.5:1 | 18% (70) |
| 2017-18 | 452 | 27.5 | 16.4:1 | 23% (103) |
| 2015-16 | 489 | 31 | 15.8:1 | 17% (83) |
| 2010-11 | 531 | 43 | 12.3:1 | 21% (110) |
| 2000-01 | 683 | 44 | 15.5:1 | 14% (93) |
| 1990-91 | 688 | 44 | 15.6:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Narragansett Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students down 27% (452 to 331); teachers up 9% (27.5 to 30).
About Narragansett Elementary
Among the schools in Narragansett, Rhode Island, is Narragansett Elementary, a mid-sized elementary school. Enrollment stands at 331 students, covering pre-K through 4.
Narragansett Elementary belongs to Narragansett, a district of 3 schools and 966 students.
At Narragansett Elementary, 82% of students are White. The remaining students are 10% multiracial, 5% Hispanic, and 3% Asian. Census figures show Washington County is about 90% White. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 32%.
On staff are 30 full-time-equivalent teachers; the student-to-teacher ratio is 11.0:1. The average for elementary schools in Rhode Island is 13.6:1, so this school has fewer students per teacher. About 27% of students at Narragansett Elementary are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Public schools in Washington County average a similar 30%.
Among Rhode Island public elementary schools, Narragansett Elementary outscored 95%, which works out to an A+ on the allk12 Grade.
Five-year Census Bureau estimates for Washington County show that the median household earns about $106,638 a year, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 52%, and roughly 4% of residents are in poverty. Across Washington County, 38 public schools serve about 13,313 students.
Straight-line distance to the nearest public school, Narragansett High School, is about 0.5 miles. There are at least 8 other public schools within five miles.
The federal government classifies Narragansett Elementary's location as Rural: Fringe.
The school's enrollment decreased 14% from 2020-21 to 2024-25. From 2020-21 to 2024-25, the ratio dropped from 12.5:1 to 11.0:1.
On allk12, people connected to Narragansett Elementary can post about special education services, counseling, and support programs. Members of the school community can share what they know.
Washington County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
130,344
Census ACS
Median income
$106,638
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
52%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
38
13,313 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Narragansett
- Narragansett High SchoolHigh · 372 students
- Narragansett Pier SchoolMiddle · 263 students
Other schools in Narragansett
- Narragansett High SchoolHigh · 372 students
- Narragansett Pier SchoolMiddle · 263 students
Other Narragansett Elementary schools
One other US public school is named Narragansett Elementary. Narragansett Elementary is the 2nd largest of the 2.
- Narragansett Elementary SchoolGorham, ME · 479 students
Nearby schools
- Narragansett High School0.5 mi · 372
- Narragansett Pier School0.6 mi · 263
- South Kingstown High1.3 mi · 688
- Broad Rock Middle School1.5 mi · 554
- Peace Dale School1.9 mi · 412
- The Compass School4.5 mi · 217
Frequently asked questions
About Narragansett ElementaryHow large is Narragansett Elementary?
Narragansett Elementary enrolls approximately 331 students in grades PK-04.
What grades does Narragansett Elementary serve?
Narragansett Elementary serves grades PK-04.
How many teachers does Narragansett Elementary have?
Narragansett Elementary employs 30 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.0:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Narragansett Elementary?
At Narragansett Elementary, the student body is approximately 82% White, 5% Hispanic, 1% Black, 3% Asian, 10% Two or more.
What district is Narragansett Elementary in?
Narragansett Elementary is part of Narragansett.
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