Wyman School

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Wyman School ranks 90 th of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Wyman School is an elementary school located in Warwick, Rhode Island, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade. With a student population of 293, Wyman School is part of the Warwick School District, which is ranked 28th out of 60 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Wyman School consistently outperforms the Warwick district average in test scores, particularly in English Language Arts (ELA). In 2023-2024, 33.6% of Wyman School students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 28% for the district. This trend holds true across grade levels, with Wyman School outperforming the district in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade ELA. Additionally, Wyman School has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (37.54%) compared to nearby schools like Hoxsie (47.67%), Norwood (44.17%), and Edgewood Highland (50%).

Wyman School's higher per-student spending of $16,720 in 2020-2021, compared to the state average and some nearby schools like Sherman ($14,316) and Edward S. Rhodes ($12,237), may contribute to the school's relatively strong performance. Despite fluctuating between the 62nd and 103rd position among Rhode Island elementary schools over the past 10 years, Wyman School has maintained a consistent level of academic achievement, suggesting a stable educational environment and quality of instruction.

Detail:

Public K-5

1 Columbia Avenue
Warwick, RI 02888

(401) 734-3180

District: Warwick

SchoolDigger Rank:
90^th of 166 Rhode Island Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,720

Students who attend Wyman School usually attend:

Middle:	Warwick Veterans Middle School
High:	Pilgrim High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.0

Number of students: 285

Racial breakdown:

White:

69.5%

Hispanic:

18.6%

Two or more races:

7.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Wyman School ranks worse than 54.2% of elementary schools in Rhode Island. It also ranks 8^th among 13 ranked elementary schools in the Warwick School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.32. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (69.5%), Hispanic (18.6%), two or more races (7.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 36.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wyman School is 15. 10 elementary schools in the Warwick School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Wyman School employs 19 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wyman School is $16,720. 7 elementary schools in the Warwick School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Wyman School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Warwick:

SchoolDigger ranks Warwick 28^th of 60 Rhode Island school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Wyman School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	RI State Percentile
2009	61.22	76^th	169	55.0%
2010	62.49	74^th	169	56.2%
2011	54.61	87^th	165	47.3%
2012	58.36	80^th	165	51.5%
2013	52.89	89^th	165	46.1%
2014	51.71	92^nd	159	42.1%
2015	54.63	79^th	169	53.3%
2016	48.58	95^th	170	44.1%
2017	63.80	62^nd	168	63.1%
2018	55.65	75^th	169	55.6%
2019	41.57	103^rd	169	39.1%
2021	41.43	85^th	166	48.8%
2022	34.36	98^th	166	41.0%
2023	50.13	74^th	167	55.7%
2024	40.32	90^th	166	45.8%

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Data source: test scores: Rhode Island Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education

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by a parent
Monday, January 18, 2010

Wyman's environment is nurturing and the teachers, for the most part, are both dedicated and competent. Art and music programs (including instrumental performance) are a plus at Wyman. The 'ALAP' advanced learners program, although woefully underfunded, is a gift from heaven. From our experience, student deportment is good. The PTA is active and supports the school with book fairs, field trips, a science night, and other enrichment. The library is adequate but it could use more computer workstations. The downside to Wyman is that a sizable segment of the student body is not as motivated to learn as it should be. At its roots, this problem is a parenting issue, but it does negatively impact the classroom. That said, with a reasonable amount of parental oversight, a child can be expected to flourish at this public school. Wyman Elementary is an asset to our community. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Wyman School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	292	1	0	0	4	n/a	n/a	297
1989	318	1	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	320
1990	333	2	3	1	n/a	n/a	n/a	339
1991	344	3	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	352
1992	346	1	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	350
1993	334	3	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	344
1994	344	4	5	8	1	n/a	n/a	362
1995	341	9	7	2	0	n/a	n/a	359
1996	341	9	7	2	0	n/a	n/a	359
1997	345	6	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	357
1998	337	3	5	2	0	n/a	n/a	347
1999	342	5	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	354
2000	322	0	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	328
2001	283	2	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	290
2002	271	4	3	7	12	n/a	n/a	297
2003	271	4	3	7	12	n/a	n/a	297
2004	274	7	5	5	0	n/a	n/a	291
2005	269	6	4	9	0	n/a	n/a	288
2006	269	4	4	13	1	n/a	n/a	291
2007	253	5	4	7	1	n/a	n/a	270
2008	257	5	5	6	1	n/a	n/a	274
2009	300	6	8	12	0	n/a	n/a	326
2010	278	4	11	12	0	n/a	n/a	305
2011	265	3	5	21	0	0	9	303
2012	267	6	5	22	0	0	8	308
2013	250	7	10	22	0	0	3	292
2014	249	6	8	27	1	0	6	297
2015	220	6	8	37	1	0	10	282
2016	205	5	6	41	1	0	14	272
2017	187	5	6	39	6	0	11	254
2018	178	8	12	40	1	0	14	253
2019	232	9	13	57	0	0	16	327
2020	210	6	15	60	0	0	18	309
2021	206	5	12	59	0	0	21	303
2022	190	6	8	60	1	0	23	288
2023	197	6	5	57	2	0	26	293
2024	198	6	5	53	2	0	21	285

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Wyman School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	297	n/a	n/a	13.8
1989	320	n/a	n/a	6.6
1990	339	n/a	n/a	6.8
1991	352	19.8	17.7	6.5
1992	350	22.0	15.9	10.6
1993	344	22.6	15.2	9
1994	362	21.0	17.2	8.6
1995	359	26.8	13.4	10.6
1996	359	26.8	13.4	10.6
1997	357	24.7	14.5	9
1998	347	24.9	13.9	9.5
1999	354	32.0	11.1	15.5
2000	328	23.5	14.0	20.4
2001	290	23.3	12.4	19
2002	297	n/a	n/a	20.5
2003	297	n/a	n/a	20.5
2004	291	14.0	20.8	21.6
2005	288	17.0	16.9	22.2
2006	291	26.0	11.2	20.6
2007	270	14.0	19.3	14.1
2008	274	20.4	13.4	20.4
2009	326	24.0	9.9	23.6
2010	305	25.0	12.2	23
2011	303	23.0	13.1	27.4
2012	308	25.0	12.3	21.4
2013	292	20.0	14.6	24
2014	297	19.7	15.0	25.6
2015	282	19.0	14.8	34.4
2016	272	18.0	15.1	29.8
2017	254	17.6	14.3	37
2018	253	17.9	14.1	31.6
2019	327	22.4	14.5	32.1
2020	309	21.2	14.5	36.6
2021	303	22.2	13.6	32
2022	288	19.6	14.6	26.7
2023	293	21.5	13.6	37.5
2024	285	19.0	15.0	36.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Wyman School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	297	n/a	n/a	13.8
1989	320	n/a	n/a	6.6
1990	339	n/a	n/a	6.8
1991	352	19.8	17.7	6.5
1992	350	22.0	15.9	10.6
1993	344	22.6	15.2	9
1994	362	21.0	17.2	8.6
1995	359	26.8	13.4	10.6
1996	359	26.8	13.4	10.6
1997	357	24.7	14.5	9
1998	347	24.9	13.9	9.5
1999	354	32.0	11.1	15.5
2000	328	23.5	14.0	20.4
2001	290	23.3	12.4	19
2002	297	n/a	n/a	20.5
2003	297	n/a	n/a	20.5
2004	291	14.0	20.8	21.6
2005	288	17.0	16.9	22.2
2006	291	26.0	11.2	20.6
2007	270	14.0	19.3	14.1
2008	274	20.4	13.4	20.4
2009	326	24.0	9.9	23.6
2010	305	25.0	12.2	23
2011	303	23.0	13.1	27.4
2012	308	25.0	12.3	21.4
2013	292	20.0	14.6	24
2014	297	19.7	15.0	25.6
2015	282	19.0	14.8	34.4
2016	272	18.0	15.1	29.8
2017	254	17.6	14.3	37
2018	253	17.9	14.1	31.6
2019	327	22.4	14.5	32.1
2020	309	21.2	14.5	36.6
2021	303	22.2	13.6	32
2022	288	19.6	14.6	26.7
2023	293	21.5	13.6	37.5
2024	285	19.0	15.0	36.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Wyman School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$180 (1.2%)	$14,658 (98.8%)	$14,838
2019	$807 (5.7%)	$13,434 (94.3%)	$14,241
2020	$826 (5.6%)	$14,022 (94.4%)	$14,848
2021	$897 (5.4%)	$15,823 (94.6%)	$16,720

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wyman School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 103^rd of 169 Elementary schools	Ranks 74^th of 167 Elementary schools	16.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wyman School)	52.5	64	11.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Warwick)	51.1	36.5	14.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	47.9	36.8	11.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wyman School)	32.2	48	15.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Warwick)	31.6	29.7	1.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	36.1	34.5	1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wyman School)	23.9	25.4	1.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Warwick)	34.5	31.4	3.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	37.2	33.3	3.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wyman School)	19.6	23.7	4.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Warwick)	22.9	31.4	8.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	32.6	36	3.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Wyman School)	33.8	38.3	4.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Warwick)	43.5	40.2	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	39.1	35.1	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wyman School)	42.3	28.3	14%
5th Grade Mathematics (Warwick)	29.8	34.2	4.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	30.1	30	0.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Wyman School)	37.5	41.7	4.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Warwick)	37.9	31	6.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Wyman School)	33	32.9	0.1%
All Grades Mathematics (Warwick)	26.5	27	0.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	327	293	10.4%
African American	9	6	33.3%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	13	5	61.5%
Hispanic	57	57
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	232	197	15.1%
Two or More Races	16	26	62.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	32.1%	37.5%	5.4%

Schools Near Wyman School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSA Science (2024)	RICAS English Language Arts (2024)				RICAS Mathematics (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSA Science All Grades	RICAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts All Grades	RICAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	RICAS Mathematics 4th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 5th Grade	RICAS Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Wyman School	Public	K-5	1 Columbia Avenue	Warwick	02888	Kent County	Warwick	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 734-3180	285	19	15.0	36.5%	198 (69.5%)	6 (2.1%)	53 (18.6%)	5 (1.8%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (7.4%)	40.3	90^th of 166 public elementary schools	45.8%		50.1	74^th of 167 public elementary schools	55.7%	16	25.0	53.7	39.5	14.3	33.6	40.5	28.6	17.9	27.9	$16,720	$897	$15,823
Warwick Early Learning Center	Public	PK	325 Miantonomo Drive	Warwick	02888	Kent County	Warwick	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 734-3490	162	17	9.5	34.6%	108 (66.7%)	8 (4.9%)	27 (16.7%)	2 (1.2%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (9.9%)								(n/a)										$1,699	$508	$1,191
Holliman School	Public	K-5	70 Deborah Road	Warwick	02888	Kent County	Warwick	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 734-3170	258	19	13.5	40.7%	168 (65.1%)	14 (5.4%)	53 (20.5%)	9 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.4%)	51.7	71^st of 166 public elementary schools	57.2%		46	85^th of 167 public elementary schools	49.1%	14	38.3	50.0	31.6	31.9	37.2	27.0	37.5	31.9	32.3	$16,766	$739	$16,027
Edward S. Rhodes School	Public	K-5	160 Shaw Avenue	Cranston	02905	Providence County	Cranston	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 270-8208	303	18	16.8	39.9%	141 (46.5%)	18 (5.9%)	94 (31.0%)	19 (6.3%)	4 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	26 (8.6%)	44.5	85^th of 166 public elementary schools	48.8%		57.6	63^rd of 167 public elementary schools	62.3%	22	38.6	50.0	32.7	19.3	34.0	35.7	26.5	22.8	28.4	$12,237	$429	$11,808
Hoxsie School	Public	K-5	55 Glenwood Drive	Warwick	02889	Kent County	Warwick	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 734-3555	269	17	15.8	44.2%	193 (71.7%)	6 (2.2%)	44 (16.4%)	6 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	19 (7.1%)	30.4	110^th of 166 public elementary schools	33.7%		38.9	95^th of 167 public elementary schools	43.1%	15	35.7	31.8	13.7	26.8	23.5	22.7	17.6	28.6	22.6	$16,034	$1,229	$14,805
Norwood School	Public	K-5	266 Norwood Avenue	Warwick	02888	Kent County	Warwick	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 734-3525	257	22	11.6	48.2%	149 (58.0%)	9 (3.5%)	56 (21.8%)	17 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (10.1%)	54.7	64^th of 166 public elementary schools	61.4%		56.9	64^th of 167 public elementary schools	61.7%		34.6	44.7	28.9	30.8	35.6	40.8	56.5	19.2	42.1	$30,580	$1,931	$28,649
Edgewood Highland	Public	PK, KG-5	160 Pawtuxet Avenue	Cranston	02905	Providence County	Cranston	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 270-8065	285	21	13.5	61.8%	93 (32.6%)	17 (6.0%)	139 (48.8%)	17 (6.0%)	2 (0.7%)	3 (1.1%)	14 (4.9%)	28.2	118^th of 166 public elementary schools	28.9%		22.4	130^th of 167 public elementary schools	22.2%	12	18.8	23.8	48.6	21.3	29.8		19.4	6.3	9.2	$14,605	$1,211	$13,394
Sherman School	Public	K-5	120 Killey Avenue	Warwick	02889	Kent County	Warwick	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 734-3565	323	25	12.9	34.4%	231 (71.5%)	8 (2.5%)	42 (13.0%)	8 (2.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (10.2%)	32.4	104^th of 166 public elementary schools	37.3%		47	80^th of 167 public elementary schools	52.1%	24	32.1	27.0	25.9	28.3	27.1	14.3	25.9	28.3	22.4	$14,316	$607	$13,709
Waddington School	Public	K-5	101 Legion Way	Riverside	02915	Providence County	East Providence	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 433-6235	540	38	14.2	43.0%	385 (71.3%)	31 (5.7%)	52 (9.6%)	13 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	58 (10.7%)	53.7	66^th of 166 public elementary schools	60.2%		44.7	88^th of 167 public elementary schools	47.3%	22	29.0	43.8	31.4	33.3	35.9	46.3	44.2	31.2	40.2	$14,129	$1,405	$12,724
James R. D. Oldham School	Public	PK	60 Bart Drive	Riverside	02915	Providence County	East Providence	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(401) 270-2321	215	12	17.9	34.9%	124 (57.7%)	26 (12.1%)	36 (16.7%)	6 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (10.7%)								(n/a)

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Is Wyman School a good school?

Wyman School ranks 90^th of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Wyman School attend?

Students who attend Wyman School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Warwick Veterans Middle School
High : Pilgrim High School

What district is Wyman School in?

Warwick

What is the racial makeup of Wyman School?

Students at Wyman School are 69% White, 19% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Asian.

How many students attend Wyman School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 285 students attended Wyman School.

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