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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WARWICK·NCES 440111000304

Robertson School

70 Nausauket Road, Warwick, RI 02886 · (401) 734-3470 · Kent County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY13-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL259 STUDENTS
Enrollment
259
Elementary
DISTRICT 263 · STATE 332
Student : Teacher
13.6:1
19 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.8:1 · STATE 13.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
49%
127 students
DISTRICT 48% · 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
Kindergarten
42
Grade 1
40
Grade 2
38
Grade 3
40
Grade 4
50
Grade 5
49
Student demographics
White
65%
DISTRICT 68% · STATE 50%
Hispanic
17%
DISTRICT 17% · STATE 31%
Black
5%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 9%
Asian
4%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 3%
Two+
8%
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 5%
Native American
n/r
Pacific Islander
n/r
n/r: not reliably reported by NCES for this school. Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment are systematically under-reported in the source data.
Gender split
Male
46%
Female
54%

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Test scores

RICAS + NGSA 2024-25 . % Meeting or Exceeding Expectations
English Language Arts
42.6%
RI avg 34.2%
Math
36.9%
RI avg 32.8%
Source: RICAS + NGSA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
259
-47 (-15%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
13.6:1
was 15.4:1
% White
65%
was 74%
% Hispanic
17%
was 10%
% Black
5%
was 4%
% Asian
4%
was 8%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Robertson School

Robertson School is a low-enrollment elementary-level community in Warwick, Rhode Island, run under Warwick. The school serves 259 students in grades K through 5. That puts it 22% leaner than the typical public school in Rhode Island, which averages around 332 students.

Within Warwick, which oversees 18 schools and 7,688 students, Robertson School is one campus in the system.

On the student-mix side, Robertson School lists that White students make up the majority at 65%; the rest breaks down as 17% Hispanic, 8% multiracial, 5% Black, 4% Asian. The wider county runs roughly 85% White, putting the school's mix meaningfully less White than the area baseline.

On the resource side, On paper, Robertson School has 19 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 13.6:1. That tracks the state average closely. An estimated 49% of students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, often used as a Title I proxy.

In the broader community, the surrounding county (Kent County) shows that median household earnings sit near $94,345, about 35% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 4% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Kent County's 43 public schools (combined enrollment of about 18,578 students), Robertson School is one campus in the mix.

Nearest neighbor: Greenwood School, around 1.1 miles off. Counting just inside five miles, 8 other public schools cluster around Robertson School.

Geographically, the school is in an urban area.

Over the past 7-year window. Robertson School's enrollment has shrank 15% since 2018, when it stood at 306 (now 259). White enrollment moved from 74% to 65% across the same window. The student-to-teacher ratio pulled in from 15.4:1 in 2018 to 13.6:1 today.

On the community side, recent activity here tends to focus on pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Members of the school community can share what they know.

Kent County at a glance

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Population
171,456
Census ACS
Median income
$94,345
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
35%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
43
18,578 students

Quick facts

School name
Robertson School
District
Warwick
Address
70 Nausauket Road, Warwick, RI 02886
Phone
(401) 734-3470
County
Kent County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
KG–05
Total enrollment
259
Teachers (FTE)
19
Student–teacher ratio
13.6:1
Free/Reduced lunch
127 (49%)
Locale
13-City: Small
NCES ID
440111000304
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Robertson School
How many students attend Robertson School?
Robertson School enrolls approximately 259 students in grades KG-05.
What age range does Robertson School serve?
Robertson School serves students from grade KG through grade 05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robertson School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Robertson School is approximately 13.6:1 (19 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Robertson School?
At Robertson School, the student body is approximately 65% White, 17% Hispanic, 5% Black, 4% Asian, 8% Two or more.
Is Robertson School public or private?
Robertson School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Warwick.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.
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