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Wakefield School

101 High Street, Wakefield, RI 02879 · (401)360-1400 · Washington County
GRADES M–MCOMBINED21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL
Enrollment
,
Combined
DISTRICT 443 · STATE 91
Student : Teacher
12.2:1
Teacher data unavailable
DISTRICT 12.0:1 · STATE 5.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
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Title I proxy
DISTRICT 28% · STATE 54%
Community
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0 members
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5-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2022-23
Enrollment
61
-131 (-68%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
12.2:1
was 14.6:1
% White
72%
was 85%
% Hispanic
10%
was 2%
% Black
8%
was 2%
% Asian
3%
was 3%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Wakefield School

Wakefield School operates as a medium-sized K-12 campus in Wakefield, Rhode Island, one of the schools within South Kingstown. Current enrollment sits at students from the surrounding community spanning grade M.

Across the 5 schools in South Kingstown (2,213 students total), Wakefield School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

On the resource side, The student-to-teacher ratio at Wakefield School records approximately 12.2:1. That figure is higher than the state norm's 5.5:1 average.

Across the wider county, Washington County reports that the typical household earns roughly $106,638 per year, about 52% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate sits near 4%. Wakefield School is one of 38 public schools in Washington County (combined enrollment of about 13,313 students).

South Kingstown High is the nearest neighboring public school, about 0.6 miles from this campus. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

Wakefield School operates from a commuter-belt location.

Over the past 5-year window. Wakefield School's enrollment has ticked down 68% since 2018, when it stood at 192 (now 61). Over the same period, the White share shrank from 85% to 72%. The student-to-teacher ratio pulled in from 14.6:1 in 2018 to 12.2:1 today.

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Washington County at a glance

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Population
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

School name
Wakefield School
District
South Kingstown
Address
101 High Street, Wakefield, RI 02879
Phone
(401)360-1400
County
Washington County
Level
Combined
Grade range
M–M
Student–teacher ratio
12.2:1
Locale
21-Suburb: Large
NCES ID
440102000269
Charter school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Wakefield School
Is Wakefield School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Wakefield School is a combined-grade school covering grades M-M.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wakefield School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Wakefield School is approximately 12.2:1.
Is Wakefield School public or private?
Wakefield School is a public K-12 school, overseen by South Kingstown.
Where is Wakefield School located?
Wakefield School is located at 101 High Street, Wakefield, RI 02879.
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