DUNN'S CORNERS SCHOOL
Dunn's Corners School is a public elementary school that is part of the Westerly school district, located in Westerly, RI with about 326 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th Grade. With about 23 teachers, Dunn's Corners School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.
Dunn’s Corners School is a public elementary school located in the town of Westerly, Rhode Island. Serving students in the early grades, the school is part of the Westerly Public Schools district. It is known for providing a foundational learning environment that emphasizes core academic skills, social development, and community involvement within the suburban setting of the Dunn’s Corners neighborhood.
The school is characterized by its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive atmosphere for young learners. By focusing on individualized attention and a structured curriculum, Dunn’s Corners aims to prepare its students for their transition into the intermediate and middle school levels. As a community-centered institution, the school frequently engages with local families to promote student success and maintain the high educational standards associated with the Westerly district.
For more information, contact Dunn's Corners School at (401) 348-2320 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Westerly, RI 02891
(401) 348-2320
DUNN'S CORNERS SCHOOL is a public school in Westerly, RI with about 326 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Rhode Island
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Westerly
- Total Students:
- 326
- Teachers:
- 23.34
- 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
- Not a Title I 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 326 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending DUNN'S CORNERS SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 85% of the student body.
- White
- 84.7%
- Two or more races
- 6.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.8%
- Asian
- 1.2%
- Black or African American
- 0.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 45.4%
- Male
- 54.6%
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.