Oakland Beach School

383 Oakland Beach Avenue
Warwick, RI 02889

330 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Oakland Beach School, located on Oakland Beach Avenue in Warwick, Rhode Island, is a public elementary school serving students in the surrounding community. As part of the Warwick Public Schools district, the institution is situated in a coastal neighborhood, reflecting the character of its namesake area. The school is dedicated to fostering a foundational learning environment that emphasizes core academic skills, social-emotional development, and community engagement for its young student population.

The school is recognized for its commitment to providing a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to grow both academically and personally. By utilizing the resources of the Warwick school district, Oakland Beach School implements a structured curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to middle school while maintaining a focus on inclusivity and student well-being. Its location near the coast often integrates a sense of local identity into the school experience, making it a central hub for families living in the Oakland Beach area.

330

Total Students

29.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Oakland Beach School
Demographic	Student Count
White	209
Hispanic	64
Black	12
Asian	15
Two or More	28
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
209 (63.3 %)
Hispanic
64 (19.4 %)
Two or More
28 (8.5 %)
Asian
15 (4.5 %)
Black
12 (3.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Warwick
Phone:	(401)734-3420
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	330
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	165
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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 17

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 54

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Oakland Beach School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	17
Kindergarten	53
Grade 1	47
Grade 2	57
Grade 3	49
Grade 4	53
Grade 5	54

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Oakland Beach School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	162	49.1%
Male	168	50.9%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th