PRIMROSE HILL SCHOOL

Primrose Hill School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Barrington school district, located in Barrington, RI with about 316 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 3rd Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 19 teachers, Primrose Hill School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Primrose Hill School is a public elementary school located in Barrington, Rhode Island, serving students in grades Pre-K through 3. As part of the Barrington Public Schools district—which is consistently ranked among the top-performing school systems in the state—Primrose Hill is known for its focus on providing a strong foundational education. The school emphasizes a supportive, community-oriented environment that encourages early childhood development, academic curiosity, and the social-emotional growth of its students.

The school is well-regarded for its dedicated faculty and a curriculum that integrates core academic subjects with enrichment opportunities. By catering specifically to the youngest learners in the district, Primrose Hill plays a critical role in preparing students for the transition to upper elementary and middle school levels. With its location in the heart of Barrington, the school benefits from strong parental involvement and a community culture that places a high priority on educational excellence and student achievement.

For more information, contact Primrose Hill School at (401) 247-3170 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

60 Middle Highway
Barrington, RI 02806
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PRIMROSE HILL SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Barrington, RI with about 316 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Rhode Island

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Barrington
Total Students:
316
Teachers:
19.32
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 316 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending PRIMROSE HILL SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 84% of the student body.

White
84.2%
Asian
6.0%
Two or more races
4.4%
Hispanic/Latino
3.8%
Black or African American
1.6%

Female
49.4%
Male
50.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.