Peace Dale School

109 Kersey Road
Wakefield, RI 02879
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 412 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Peace Dale School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 412 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 50% in RI
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Peace Dale School's student population of 412 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
412 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers

School Rankings

Peace Dale School ranks within the top 50% of all 287 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Peace Dale School is 0.43, 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.
This School
State Level (RI)
#90 out of 287 schools
(Top 50%)
40-44%
29%
40-44%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
10%
31%
Black
3%
9%
White
75%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.43
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
South Kingstown School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Peace Dale School's ranking?
Peace Dale School is ranked #90 out of 287 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What schools are Peace Dale School often compared to?
Peace Dale Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like West Kingston School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% RI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
How many students attend Peace Dale School?
412 students attend Peace Dale School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Peace Dale School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Peace Dale School?
Peace Dale School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Peace Dale School offer ?
Peace Dale School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Peace Dale School part of?
Peace Dale School is part of South Kingstown School District.
In what neighborhood is Peace Dale School located?
Peace Dale School is located in the Peace Dale neighborhood of Wakefield, RI.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 412 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

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