Hamilton School

25 Salisbury Avenue
North Kingstown, RI 02852

423 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

To provide an accurate summary, it is important to note that **Hamilton School** in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, is a specialized educational institution operating as a division of the **Wheeler School**. It is nationally recognized for its dedicated focus on supporting students with language-based learning differences, such as dyslexia. The school provides a highly structured, research-based curriculum designed to help students bridge the gap between their intellectual potential and their academic performance.

The school is well-regarded for its small class sizes and highly trained faculty who utilize the Orton-Gillingham approach—a multi-sensory, explicit method of instruction—to help students build strong literacy and foundational skills. By prioritizing individualized learning plans, Hamilton School fosters an environment where students who may have struggled in traditional classroom settings can regain their confidence, develop effective learning strategies, and master the academic tools necessary for long-term success.

423

Total Students

26.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hamilton School
Demographic	Student Count
White	376
Hispanic	11
Black	2
Asian	10
Two or More	24

White
376 (88.9 %)
Two or More
24 (5.7 %)
Hispanic
11 (2.6 %)
Asian
10 (2.4 %)
Black
2 (0.5 %)

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:	North Kingstown
Phone:	(401)268-6520
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	423
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	44
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 79

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 63