Wawaloam School serves 215 students in grades Kindergarten-1.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 215 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wawaloam School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
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Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Wawaloam School's student population of 215 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
215 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Challenge To Learn
School Rankings
The diversity score of Wawaloam School is 0.30, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
8%
31%
Black
1%
9%
White
83%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Exeter-West Greenwich School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Wawaloam School?
215 students attend Wawaloam School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Wawaloam School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wawaloam School?
Wawaloam School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Wawaloam School offer ?
Wawaloam School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-1 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wawaloam School part of?
Wawaloam School is part of Exeter-West Greenwich School District.
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