WILLIAM CALLAHAN SCHOOL
William Callahan School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Burrillville school district, located in Harrisville, RI with about 303 students offering grade levels from 2nd Grade to 5th 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 23 teachers, William Callahan School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
The William Callahan School, located in Harrisville, Rhode Island, serves as a community-focused elementary school within the Burrillville School District. It is known for providing a nurturing and structured learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills while fostering the social and emotional development of its students. The school is centrally located in a quiet, residential area, reflecting its role as a cornerstone of the local community.
In addition to its standard curriculum, the school typically integrates programs designed to promote inclusivity and student engagement. Like many schools in the Burrillville district, William Callahan focuses on building strong partnerships between educators, students, and families to ensure a supportive educational experience. The faculty and staff are generally recognized for their commitment to preparing young learners for success as they transition to higher grade levels within the district.
For more information, contact William Callahan School at (401) 568-1330 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Harrisville, RI 02830
(401) 568-1330
WILLIAM CALLAHAN SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Harrisville, RI with about 303 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Rhode Island
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Burrillville
- Total Students:
- 303
- Teachers:
- 23.4
- 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 schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 303 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending WILLIAM CALLAHAN SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 90% of the student body.
- White
- 90.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.0%
- Two or more races
- 4.0%
- Black or African American
- 1.0%
- Female
- 46.2%
- Male
- 53.8%
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.