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South Road Elementary School (Closed 2006)

1157 South Road
Wakefield, RI 02879
South Road Elementary School serves 231 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 21% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which was lower than the Rhode Island state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
231 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (RI)
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1
American Indian
7%
1%
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
2%
30%
Black
8%
9%
White
79%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.37
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend South Road Elementary School?
231 students attend South Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of South Road Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Road Elementary School?
South Road Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does South Road Elementary School offer ?
South Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is South Road Elementary School part of?
South Road Elementary School is part of South Kingstown School District.

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