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Westerly Inclusion Preschool P

23 Highland Avenue, Westerly, RI 02891 · (401) 315-1521 · Washington County
GRADES PK–PKELEMENTARY31-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL87 STUDENTS
Enrollment
87
Elementary
DISTRICT 202 · STATE 332
Student : Teacher
12.4:1
7 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 10.4:1 · STATE 13.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
39%
34 students
DISTRICT 44% · STATE 54%
Community
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K
87
Student demographics
White
5766%
DISTRICT 77% · STATE 50%
Hispanic
1315%
DISTRICT 10% · STATE 31%
Black
11%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 9%
Asian
45%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 3%
Two+
1214%
DISTRICT 8% · STATE 5%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
4349%
Female
4451%

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7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
87
-3 (-3%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
12.4:1
was 15.4:1
% White
66%
was 78%
% Hispanic
15%
was 4%
% Black
1%
was 2%
% Asian
5%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Westerly Inclusion Preschool P

Westerly Inclusion Preschool P operates as a very small elementary school in Westerly, Rhode Island, one of the schools within Westerly. Current enrollment sits at 87 students spanning grade pre-K. That puts it 74% below the typical public school in Rhode Island, which averages around 332 students.

Within Westerly, which oversees 6 schools and 2,095 students, Westerly Inclusion Preschool P is one campus in the system.

For racial and ethnic makeup, Westerly Inclusion Preschool P records that the largest single group is White, at 66% of enrollment. Other groups include 15% Hispanic, 14% multiracial, 5% Asian. The wider county runs roughly 90% White, putting the school's mix meaningfully less White than the area baseline.

In terms of school funding signals, On paper, Westerly Inclusion Preschool P has 7 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 12.4:1. That figure is tighter than the state norm's 13.6:1 average. Around 39% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, which schools and policymakers use as a rough income-mix signal. By comparison, Washington County runs at roughly 30%, so the school's eligibility rate is higher than the surrounding baseline.

In the area at large, ACS estimates for Washington County put the typical household earns roughly $106,638 per year, about 52% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 4% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Across Washington County's 38 public schools (combined enrollment of about 13,313 students), Westerly Inclusion Preschool P is one campus in the mix.

The closest other public school is Westerly High School, roughly 0.2 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools.

The campus sits in a small-town setting.

Five-year trend. Over the past 7-year window, the student count contracted 3%: 90 students in 2018 compared to 87 in 2025. The White share of enrollment declined from 78% to 66% over that span. Class-load math has tightened: from 15.4:1 in 2018 to 12.4:1 in 2025.

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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
Westerly Inclusion Preschool P
District
Westerly
Address
23 Highland Avenue, Westerly, RI 02891
Phone
(401) 315-1521
County
Washington County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
PK–PK
Total enrollment
87
Teachers (FTE)
7
Student–teacher ratio
12.4:1
Free/Reduced lunch
34 (39%)
Locale
31-Town: Fringe
NCES ID
440117000499
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Westerly Inclusion Preschool P
How large is Westerly Inclusion Preschool P?
Westerly Inclusion Preschool P enrolls approximately 87 students in grades PK-PK.
Is Westerly Inclusion Preschool P an elementary, middle, or high school?
Westerly Inclusion Preschool P is an elementary school covering grades PK-PK.
How many teachers does Westerly Inclusion Preschool P have?
Westerly Inclusion Preschool P employs 7 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.4:1.
What is the student diversity at Westerly Inclusion Preschool P?
Student demographics at Westerly Inclusion Preschool P are roughly 66% White, 15% Hispanic, 1% Black, 5% Asian, 14% Two or more.
Who oversees Westerly Inclusion Preschool P?
Westerly Inclusion Preschool P is overseen by Westerly in Washington County.
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