Serving 223 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lippitt School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 223 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in RI
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lippitt School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Lippitt School's student population of 223 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
223 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Lippitt School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 287 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lippitt School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#189 out of 287 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
18%
31%
Black
4%
9%
White
69%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Warwick School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lippitt School's ranking?
Lippitt School is ranked #189 out of 287 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What schools are Lippitt School often compared to?
Lippitt Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Park School, Greenwood School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% RI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
How many students attend Lippitt School?
223 students attend Lippitt School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Lippitt School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lippitt School?
Lippitt School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Lippitt School offer ?
Lippitt School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lippitt School part of?
Lippitt School is part of Warwick School District.
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