Primrose Hill School

375 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

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.

375

Total Students

24.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Primrose Hill School
Demographic	Student Count
White	281
Hispanic	26
Black	6
Asian	35
Two or More	27

White
281 (74.9 %)
Asian
35 (9.3 %)
Two or More
27 (7.2 %)
Hispanic
26 (6.9 %)
Black
6 (1.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Barrington
Phone:	(401)247-3170
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	375
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	43
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 44

Kindergarten 82

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 84

Grade 3 79