Springbrook Elementary School

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Springbrook Elementary School ranks 89 th of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Springbrook Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Westerly, Rhode Island, serving 260 students in grades K-4. The school is part of the Westerly School District, which is ranked 25 out of 60 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite the school's higher per-student spending of $21,377 in the 2020-2021 school year, Springbrook Elementary has consistently underperformed compared to the Westerly district and the state average in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 28.4% of Springbrook students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 37% for the Westerly district. In Mathematics, Springbrook's proficiency rate was 36.4%, slightly higher than the district but still below the state average. The school's statewide ranking has also declined, dropping from 75 out of 159 schools in 2013-2014 to 89 out of 166 schools in 2023-2024, and it currently holds a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating below-average performance.

Interestingly, the nearby Dunn's Corners School and State Street School, which are also part of the Westerly School District, consistently outperform Springbrook Elementary in academic proficiency, ranking, and rating. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Dunn's Corners School had a 46% proficiency rate in ELA and a 54% proficiency rate in Mathematics, significantly higher than Springbrook. When compared to schools in the neighboring Exeter-West Greenwich and South Kingstown districts, the performance gap becomes even more pronounced, with schools like Metcalf School, Matunuck School, and Ashaway Elementary School consistently outperforming Springbrook in both ELA and Mathematics proficiency.

Detail:

Public K-4

39 Springbrook Road
Westerly, RI 02891

(401) 348-2296

District: Westerly

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,377

Students who attend Springbrook Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Westerly Middle School
High:	Westerly High School

Student/teacher ratio: 10.4

Number of students: 251

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.7%

Hispanic:

13.5%

Two or more races:

9.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 45.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Springbrook Elementary School ranks worse than 53.6% of elementary schools in Rhode Island. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Westerly School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.39. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (71.7%), Hispanic (13.5%), two or more races (9.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 45.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Westerly School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Springbrook Elementary School is 10.4, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Westerly School District! (See more...)

Compare Springbrook Elementary School employs 24 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Springbrook Elementary School is $21,377, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Westerly School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Westerly:

SchoolDigger ranks Westerly 25^th of 60 Rhode Island school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Springbrook Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	RI State Percentile
2009	67.08	68^th	169	59.8%
2010	63.85	71^st	169	58.0%
2011	64.97	66^th	165	60.0%
2012	78.39	40^th	165	75.8%
2013	77.03	43^rd	165	73.9%
2014	62.61	75^th	159	52.8%
2015	32.47	119^th	169	29.6%
2016	44.25	101^st	170	40.6%
2017	52.88	83^rd	168	50.6%
2018	46.42	93^rd	169	45.0%
2019	39.81	108^th	169	36.1%
2021	36.59	94^th	166	43.4%
2022	39.28	91^st	166	45.2%
2023	46.00	84^th	167	49.7%
2024	40.39	89^th	166	46.4%

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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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Enrollment information for Springbrook Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1997	381	8	0	2	3	n/a	n/a	394
1998	372	11	0	6	2	n/a	n/a	391
1999	405	18	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	425
2000	379	9	3	0	1	n/a	n/a	392
2001	360	14	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	378
2002	337	10	4	6	0	n/a	n/a	357
2003	337	10	4	6	0	n/a	n/a	357
2004	317	12	4	3	1	n/a	n/a	337
2005	301	9	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	316
2006	292	5	3	7	1	n/a	n/a	308
2007	293	4	4	5	3	n/a	n/a	309
2008	269	4	5	5	1	n/a	n/a	284
2009	252	7	5	7	4	n/a	n/a	275
2010	251	10	18	31	5	n/a	n/a	315
2011	229	6	16	31	8	0	9	299
2012	230	8	11	37	3	0	11	300
2013	221	7	10	37	5	0	20	300
2014	238	6	13	44	4	0	24	329
2015	234	4	17	37	3	0	28	323
2016	247	2	15	43	4	0	27	338
2017	221	5	16	42	9	0	26	319
2018	213	4	20	43	10	0	37	327
2019	205	0	17	43	3	0	33	301
2020	206	1	10	53	3	0	30	303
2021	162	2	13	49	0	0	22	248
2022	186	3	11	40	0	0	27	267
2023	188	3	10	35	1	0	23	260
2024	180	2	11	34	1	0	23	251

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 Springbrook Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	394	23.1	17.1	11.4
1998	391	26.0	15.0	11.8
1999	425	22.5	18.9	18.4
2000	392	25.4	15.4	21.9
2001	378	22.7	16.7	19.3
2002	357	n/a	n/a	17.4
2003	357	n/a	n/a	17.4
2004	337	24.0	14.0	18.4
2005	316	29.5	10.7	20.3
2006	308	22.0	14.0	25.6
2007	309	15.0	20.6	31.1
2008	284	20.2	14.1	27.5
2009	275	19.7	11.0	28.7
2010	315	22.5	14.0	42.2
2011	299	23.1	12.9	44.5
2012	300	25.0	12.0	48
2013	300	23.5	12.7	49.7
2014	329	22.1	14.8	48.3
2015	323	23.0	14.0	54.8
2016	338	24.0	14.0	53
2017	319	21.4	14.8	48.3
2018	327	22.7	14.3	53.2
2019	301	21.6	13.9	52.2
2020	303	23.3	13.0	51.8
2021	248	25.4	9.7	47.2
2022	267	22.9	11.6	46.1
2023	260	23.2	11.2	51.9
2024	251	24.0	10.4	45.4

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 Springbrook Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	394	23.1	17.1	11.4
1998	391	26.0	15.0	11.8
1999	425	22.5	18.9	18.4
2000	392	25.4	15.4	21.9
2001	378	22.7	16.7	19.3
2002	357	n/a	n/a	17.4
2003	357	n/a	n/a	17.4
2004	337	24.0	14.0	18.4
2005	316	29.5	10.7	20.3
2006	308	22.0	14.0	25.6
2007	309	15.0	20.6	31.1
2008	284	20.2	14.1	27.5
2009	275	19.7	11.0	28.7
2010	315	22.5	14.0	42.2
2011	299	23.1	12.9	44.5
2012	300	25.0	12.0	48
2013	300	23.5	12.7	49.7
2014	329	22.1	14.8	48.3
2015	323	23.0	14.0	54.8
2016	338	24.0	14.0	53
2017	319	21.4	14.8	48.3
2018	327	22.7	14.3	53.2
2019	301	21.6	13.9	52.2
2020	303	23.3	13.0	51.8
2021	248	25.4	9.7	47.2
2022	267	22.9	11.6	46.1
2023	260	23.2	11.2	51.9
2024	251	24.0	10.4	45.4

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 Springbrook Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$801 (4.7%)	$16,184 (95.3%)	$16,985
2019	$1,453 (8.0%)	$16,632 (92.0%)	$18,085
2020	$1,201 (6.9%)	$16,222 (93.1%)	$17,423
2021	$2,519 (11.8%)	$18,858 (88.2%)	$21,377

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Springbrook Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 108^th of 169 Elementary schools	Ranks 84^th of 167 Elementary schools	13.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Springbrook Elementary School)	45.2	30	15.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Westerly)	58.7	37.8	20.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	47.9	36.8	11.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Springbrook Elementary School)	45.9	28.3	17.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Westerly)	55.7	40.2	15.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	36.1	34.5	1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Springbrook Elementary School)	32.8	36	3.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Westerly)	49.3	39.9	9.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	37.2	33.3	3.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Springbrook Elementary School)	20.9	48	27.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Westerly)	44	48.1	4.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	32.6	36	3.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Springbrook Elementary School)	38.8	32.7	6.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Westerly)	51.8	41.3	10.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Springbrook Elementary School)	32.8	37.3	4.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Westerly)	38	32.9	5.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	301	260	13.6%
African American	0	3
American Indian	3	1	66.7%
Asian	17	10	41.2%
Hispanic	43	35	18.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	205	188	8.3%
Two or More Races	33	23	30.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	52.2%	51.9%	0.2%

Schools Near Springbrook Elementary 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
Springbrook Elementary School	Public	K-4	39 Springbrook Road	Westerly	02891	Washington County	Westerly	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 348-2296	251	24	10.4	45.4%	180 (71.7%)	2 (0.8%)	34 (13.5%)	11 (4.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (9.2%)	40.4	89^th of 166 public elementary schools	46.4%		46	84^th of 167 public elementary schools	49.7%	5		30.6	26.7		28.4	36.0	36.7		36.4	$21,377	$2,519	$18,858
Westerly Inclusion Preschool P	Public	PK	23 Highland Avenue	Westerly	02891	Washington County	Westerly	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 315-1521	79	7	11.2	27.8%	59 (74.7%)	1 (1.3%)	12 (15.2%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (7.6%)								(n/a)
Ashaway Elementary School	Public	K-4	12A Hillside Avenue	Ashaway	02804	Washington County	Chariho	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 377-2211	195	15	13.0	20.5%	177 (90.8%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.1%)	95.6	4^th of 166 public elementary schools	97.6%		95.7	7^th of 167 public elementary schools	95.8%	3		65.9	66.7		66.3	70.5	84.6		77.1	$18,755	$322	$18,433
State Street School	Public	K-4	35 State Street	Westerly	02891	Washington County	Westerly	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 348-2340	232	22	10.5	38.4%	185 (79.7%)	2 (0.9%)	21 (9.1%)	4 (1.7%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (7.8%)	68.6	50^th of 166 public elementary schools	69.9%		64	58^th of 167 public elementary schools	65.3%	8		53.7	32.0		41.8	48.8	54.0		51.6	$19,845	$1,093	$18,752
Dunn's Corners School	Public	K-4	8 1/2 Plateau Road	Westerly	02891	Washington County	Westerly	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 348-2320	270	25	10.8	29.3%	228 (84.4%)	3 (1.1%)	14 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	22 (8.1%)	74.1	43^rd of 166 public elementary schools	74.1%		69.4	50^th of 167 public elementary schools	70.1%	7		58.3	34.6		46.0	58.3	50.0		54.0	$18,961	$849	$18,112
Charlestown Elementary School	Public	K-4	363 Carolina Back Road	Charlestown	02813	Washington County	Chariho	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 364-7716	250	18	13.8	18.0%	212 (84.8%)	2 (0.8%)	15 (6.0%)	1 (0.4%)	8 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.8%)	73.9	45^th of 166 public elementary schools	72.9%		90.1	16^th of 167 public elementary schools	90.4%	29		61.1	32.7		44.0	50.0	60.7		56.5	$19,613	$566	$19,047
Hope Valley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	15 Thelma Drive	Hope Valley	02832	Washington County	Chariho	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 539-2321	280	15	18.6	12.9%	246 (87.9%)	4 (1.4%)	11 (3.9%)	3 (1.1%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.3%)	61.3	55^th of 166 public elementary schools	66.9%		70.2	48^th of 167 public elementary schools	71.3%	7		48.5	22.2		34.8	45.5	61.1		53.6	$18,370	$295	$18,076
Richmond Elementary School	Public	K-4	190 Kingstown Road	Wyoming	02898	Washington County	Chariho	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 539-2441	373	31	12.0	19.0%	323 (86.6%)	2 (0.5%)	21 (5.6%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	22 (5.9%)	88.2	19^th of 166 public elementary schools	88.6%		94	9^th of 167 public elementary schools	94.6%	10		53.2	64.4		59.7	53.2	74.7		65.8	$16,051	$137	$15,914
Matunuck School	Public	K-5	380 Matunuck Beach Road	Wakefield	02879	Washington County	South Kingstown	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 360-1234	255	25	10.2	12.5%	211 (82.7%)	1 (0.4%)	21 (8.2%)	4 (1.6%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.9%)	82.1	32^nd of 166 public elementary schools	80.7%		87.6	25^th of 167 public elementary schools	85.0%	7	74.4	43.2	44.2	62.5	49.6	47.2	53.8	71.8	57.5	$25,358	$1,095	$24,263
West Kingston School	Public	K-5	3119 Ministerial Road	West Kingston	02892	Washington County	South Kingstown	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 360-1130	326	25	13.0	14.7%	260 (79.8%)	8 (2.5%)	25 (7.7%)	12 (3.7%)	7 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.3%)	80.7	34^th of 166 public elementary schools	79.5%		66.5	54^th of 167 public elementary schools	67.7%	20	48.2	69.6	41.8	41.1	50.9	70.2	45.5	50.0	55.4	$24,805	$1,575	$23,230

Frequently Asked Questions about Springbrook Elementary School

Is Springbrook Elementary School a good school?

Springbrook Elementary School ranks 89^th of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Springbrook Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Springbrook Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Westerly Middle School
High : Westerly High School

What district is Springbrook Elementary School in?

Westerly

How many students attend Springbrook Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 251 students attended Springbrook Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Springbrook Elementary School?

Students at Springbrook Elementary School are 72% White, 14% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

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