WAWALOAM SCHOOL

Wawaloam School is a public elementary school that is part of the Exeter-West Greenwich school district, located in Exeter, RI with about 240 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 1st Grade. With about 20 teachers, Wawaloam School has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

Wawaloam School, located at 100 Victory Highway in Exeter, Rhode Island, serves as a primary educational facility for the Exeter-West Greenwich Regional School District. The school typically caters to students in the early elementary grades (typically kindergarten through second grade), focusing on foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and building a sense of community within a rural school setting.

As part of the broader Exeter-West Greenwich district, Wawaloam is known for its commitment to providing a supportive, child-centered environment that prepares young learners for their future transition to upper-elementary education at neighboring schools like Metcalf Elementary. The school benefits from the district's emphasis on smaller class sizes and personalized instruction, fostering an atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests while meeting rigorous state curriculum standards.

For more information, contact Wawaloam School at (401) 295-8808 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.