Enrollment
215
Elementary
DISTRICT 274 · STATE 332
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·EXETER-WEST GREENWICH·NCES 440036000038
Wawaloam School
100 Victory Highway, Exeter, RI 02822 · (401) 295-8808 · Washington County
GRADES KG–01ELEMENTARY41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL215 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
12.7:1
17 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.1:1 · STATE 13.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
20%
42 students
DISTRICT 21% · 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 105 | 49% |
| Grade 1 | 110 | 51% |
Student demographics
31%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 25% · 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
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within Exeter-West Greenwich. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Wawaloam School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wawaloam School this school | 215 | 19.5% | N/A |
| The Compass School Kingston | 217 | 18.0% | N/A |
| Hope Valley Elementary School Hope Valley | 226 | 18.6% | N/A |
| Forest Park El. School North Kingstown | 264 | 24.6% | N/A |
| Matunuck School Wakefield | 246 | 24.8% | N/A |
| Kingston Hill Academy Saunderstown | 260 | 18.8% | 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 Wawaloam School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Rhode Island | In Washington County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 215 | #157 of 179 | #17 of 20 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.7:1 | #54 of 168 | #11 of 20 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 30.5% | #130 of 159 | #9 of 20 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 19.5% | #151 of 176 | #15 of 20 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -10.4% | #59 of 99 | #7 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
215
+17 (+9%) vs 2020
-32% since 2000-01, when it was 314
Student : Teacher
12.7:1
was 13.2:1
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 | 215 | 17 | 12.7:1 | 20% (42) |
| 2023-24 | 203 | 18 | 11.3:1 | 15% (31) |
| 2022-23 | 191 | 18.2 | 10.5:1 | 12% (23) |
| 2020-21 | 198 | 15 | 13.2:1 | 13% (26) |
| 2017-18 | 240 | 20.6 | 11.7:1 | 15% (37) |
| 2015-16 | 313 | 25 | 12.5:1 | 16% (51) |
| 2010-11 | 249 | 21 | 11.9:1 | 12% (30) |
| 2000-01 | 314 | 15 | 20.9:1 | 10% (32) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Wawaloam School.
Since 2017-18: students down 10% (240 to 215); teachers down 17% (20.6 to 17).
About Wawaloam School
Wawaloam School, a small elementary school, is located in Exeter, Rhode Island. The grade span is kindergarten through 1, and enrollment is 215 students. The average among elementary schools in Rhode Island is roughly 332 students; this school is 35% smaller than that.
Exeter-West Greenwich enrolls 1,529 students in 5 schools, including Wawaloam School.
The student body at Wawaloam School is 83% White. Beyond that, enrollment is 8% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, and 2% Asian. Wawaloam School's diversity index is 31%, against a US figure of 70%.
The school employs the equivalent of 17 full-time teachers, for a ratio of 12.7:1. That is lower than the 13.6:1 average for elementary schools in Rhode Island. The free or reduced-price lunch share, often used to gauge student poverty, is 20%. It compares with 30% for public schools in Washington County.
County data help place the school in context: in Washington County, the median household income is $106,638, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 52% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 4%. Washington County is home to 38 public schools and about 13,313 public school students.
The closest public school, Metcalf School, is about 1.6 miles from Wawaloam School. There are 5 other public schools within five miles.
In the federal locale system, Wawaloam School is coded Rural: Fringe, for schools in rural territory close to an urban area.
Enrollment at Wawaloam School climbed 9% between 2020-21 and 2024-25, from 198 to 215 students.
If you have questions about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news at Wawaloam School, you can post them here. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
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 Exeter-West Greenwich
- Metcalf SchoolElementary · 522 students
- Exeter-West Greenwich RegionalHigh · 452 students
- Exeter-West Greenwich Reg. Jr.Middle · 256 students
- Mildred E. Lineham SchoolElementary · 84 students
Nearby schools
- Metcalf School1.6 mi · 522
- Exeter-West Greenwich Reg. Jr.1.9 mi · 256
- Exeter-West Greenwich Regional1.9 mi · 452
- Mildred E. Lineham School2.2 mi · 84
- The Greene School4.0 mi · 189
- Richmond Elementary School6.2 mi · 371
Frequently asked questions
About Wawaloam SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Wawaloam School?
Wawaloam School enrolls approximately 215 students in grades KG-01.
What age range does Wawaloam School serve?
Wawaloam School serves students from grade KG through grade 01.
How many teachers does Wawaloam School have?
Wawaloam School employs 17 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.7:1.
How diverse is Wawaloam School?
Wawaloam School reports a student body of 83% White, 8% Hispanic, 1% Black, 2% Asian, 5% Two or more.
Is Wawaloam School public or private?
Wawaloam School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Exeter-West Greenwich.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.