Wakefield School

South Kingstown
101 High Street
Wakefield, RI 02879
61 Students
Pre Kindergarten Pre-K - Pre-K
School Overview
Wakefield School, located at 101 High Street in Wakefield, Rhode Island, is an elementary school that serves as a cornerstone of its local community. Operating as part of the South Kingstown School District, the school focuses on providing a foundational education for students in the primary grades, emphasizing both academic growth and social-emotional development. Its location in the heart of the village makes it a walkable, neighborhood-centric institution that fosters strong connections between students, families, and the surrounding community.

The school is known for its commitment to creating a nurturing and supportive learning environment that prepares children for the transition to middle school. By utilizing a comprehensive curriculum, Wakefield School encourages students to engage with core subjects while also participating in a variety of school activities that promote character building and collaboration. Through its dedication to maintaining high educational standards and fostering a sense of belonging, the school plays a vital role in the long-term success and development of the youth in the Wakefield area.
61
Total Students
5.0
Full-Time Teachers
12.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    44 (72.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    6 (9.8 %)
  • Black
    5 (8.2 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (6.6 %)
  • Asian
    2 (3.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Pre Kindergarten
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: South Kingstown
Phone: (401)360-1400
Grade Range: Pre-K - Pre-K
Total Students: 61
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 5.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.2
NSLP Participation:1 N/A
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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 61
Gender Ratio