Dunn's Corners School

271 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

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.

271

Total Students

23.1

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dunn's Corners School
Demographic	Student Count
White	225
Hispanic	14
Black	4
Two or More	24
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
225 (83.3 %)
Two or More
24 (8.9 %)
Hispanic
14 (5.2 %)
Black
4 (1.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.7 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4 %)

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:	Westerly
Phone:	(401)348-2320
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	271
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	70
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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 54

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 48

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 53