William Callahan School

William Callahan School is an elementary campus of moderately sized scale in Harrisville, Rhode Island, run under Burrillville, works with 310 students in grades 2 through 5.

Burrillville runs 5 schools in total, collectively educating 1,935 students. William Callahan School is one of those campuses.

Demographically, William Callahan School reports that nearly all students (87%) are White. Other groups include 7% Hispanic, 3% multiracial. The wider county runs roughly 60% White, putting the school's mix visibly more White than the area baseline.

Looking at the economic backdrop, The school currently runs with 22 full-time-equivalent teachers, for a student-teacher ratio near 14.1:1. The state averages about 13.6:1, putting this campus right in line with peers. Around 50% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. By comparison, Providence County runs at roughly 64%, so the school's eligibility rate is lower than the surrounding baseline.

In the area at large, census data for Providence County shows median household income runs about $78,787, about 32% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and roughly 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. William Callahan School is one of 206 public schools in Providence County (combined enrollment of about 88,799 students).

Nearest neighbor: Austin T. Levy School, around 0.4 miles off. Within five miles, there are 4 other public schools.

The school occupies a residential site.

Looking at the recent track record. William Callahan School's enrollment has stayed largely flat since 2018, when it stood at 303 (now 310). Class-load math has loosened: from 12.9:1 in 2018 to 14.1:1 in 2025.

Within the allk12 community for this school, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around classroom updates, athletics, and weather closures. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.