METCALF SCHOOL
Metcalf School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Exeter-West Greenwich school district, located in Exeter, RI with about 582 students offering grade levels from 2nd Grade to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 43 teachers, Metcalf 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.
Metcalf School, located at 30 Nooseneck Hill Road in Exeter, Rhode Island, serves as a primary educational institution within the Exeter-West Greenwich Regional School District. It is a community-focused elementary school dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for young students. The school emphasizes foundational academic skills while encouraging social and emotional development, aiming to prepare its students for their transition into the middle school level within the district.
The school is known for its rural setting, which contributes to a close-knit school culture and a strong sense of community involvement. By prioritizing small-group instruction and collaborative learning, Metcalf School strives to meet the individual needs of its diverse student body. Its curriculum is designed to balance rigorous academic standards with enrichment opportunities, ensuring that students develop both the curiosity and the character necessary for future success.
For more information, contact Metcalf School at (401) 397-3375 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Exeter, RI 02822
(401) 397-3375
METCALF SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Exeter, RI with about 582 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Rhode Island
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Exeter-West Greenwich
- Total Students:
- 582
- Teachers:
- 43.5
- 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
* 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 582 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending METCALF SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 92% of the student body.
- White
- 91.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.6%
- Black or African American
- 2.4%
- Asian
- 1.9%
- Two or more races
- 0.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 49.5%
- Male
- 50.5%
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.