Enrollment
243
Elementary
DISTRICT 281 · STATE 332
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·GLOCESTER·NCES 440045000403
West Glocester Elementary
111 Reynolds Road/Rte 94, Chepachet, RI 02814 · (401) 567-0350 · Providence County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY41-RURALREGULAR SCHOOL243 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
13.5:1
18 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.3:1 · STATE 13.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
28%
69 students
DISTRICT 23% · 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 | 5 | 2% |
| Kindergarten | 37 | 15% |
| Grade 1 | 41 | 17% |
| Grade 2 | 34 | 14% |
| Grade 3 | 39 | 16% |
| Grade 4 | 39 | 16% |
| Grade 5 | 48 | 20% |
Student demographics
18%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 18% · 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
Test scores
RICAS + NGSA 2024-25 . % Meeting or Exceeding ExpectationsEnglish Language Arts
54.8%
RI avg 34.2%
Math
55.6%
RI avg 32.8%
What this means: On the RICAS + NGSA, Rhode Island's statewide test, about 55 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 56 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 →
Where West Glocester Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Rhode Island | In Providence County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 55.6% | #33 of 166 | #9 of 105 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 54.8% | #24 of 166 | #5 of 105 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 243 | #141 of 179 | #93 of 112 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.5:1 | #90 of 168 | #53 of 106 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 17.6% | #153 of 159 | #91 of 97 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +2.1% | #40 of 47 | #29 of 33 |
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.
7-year change
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
243
+5 (+2%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
13.5:1
was 10.3:1
% White
91%
was 96%
% Hispanic
3%
was 0%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free or reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 243 | 18 | 13.5:1 | 28% (69) |
| 2023-24 | 235 | 21 | 11.2:1 | 17% (41) |
| 2022-23 | 239 | 20.9 | 11.4:1 | 17% (40) |
| 2017-18 | 238 | 23.2 | 10.3:1 | 18% (44) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for West Glocester Elementary.
About West Glocester Elementary
West Glocester Elementary is an elementary school in Chepachet, Rhode Island, according to federal school records. The school had 243 students in pre-K through 5 in 2024-25. An average school in this group (elementary schools in Rhode Island) has about 332 students.
Glocester has 561 students spread across 2 schools.
Federal enrollment data show West Glocester Elementary is 91% White. Enrollment also includes 5% multiracial and 3% Hispanic. The school's White share is 31 points above the 60% share among Providence County residents. The school's diversity index is 18%, meaning two students picked at random have an 18% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
With 18 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25, the ratio at West Glocester Elementary was 13.5:1. That matches the 13.6:1 average for elementary schools in Rhode Island fairly closely. The school counts 69 students as eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, or 28%. The average for public schools in Providence County is 64%.
Among Providence County residents, the median household income is $78,787, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 32%, and roughly 9% of residents are in poverty. Besides West Glocester Elementary, Providence County has 205 other public schools.
Of nearby public schools, Ponaganset High School is the closest, at about 4.6 miles. West Glocester Elementary has at least 8 other public schools within ten miles.
In the federal locale system, West Glocester Elementary is coded Rural: Fringe, for schools in rural territory close to an urban area.
West Glocester Elementary had 238 students in 2017-18 and 243 in 2024-25, nearly the same. The share of White students fell 5 points, from 96% to 91%. Staffing shifted too: the ratio moved from 10.3:1 to 13.5:1.
If you have questions about enrollment questions, class placement, and PTA news at West Glocester Elementary, you can post them here. Posting is open to anyone connected to the school.
Providence County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
664,854
Census ACS
Median income
$78,787
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
32%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
206
88,799 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Nearby schools
- Ponaganset High School4.6 mi · 869
- Steere Farm Elementary School5.6 mi · 268
- Ponaganset Middle School6.0 mi · 396
- Killingly High School6.1 mi · 744
- William Callahan School6.3 mi · 310
- Austin T. Levy School6.3 mi · 254
Frequently asked questions
About West Glocester ElementaryWhat is the total enrollment at West Glocester Elementary?
West Glocester Elementary enrolls approximately 243 students in grades PK-05.
What age range does West Glocester Elementary serve?
West Glocester Elementary serves students from grade PK through grade 05.
How many students per teacher at West Glocester Elementary?
Approximately 13.5:1 students per teacher at West Glocester Elementary.
What is the racial breakdown of students at West Glocester Elementary?
At West Glocester Elementary, the student body is approximately 91% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% Black, 5% Two or more.
Who oversees West Glocester Elementary?
West Glocester Elementary is overseen by Glocester in Providence County.
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