Hampden Meadows School

297 New Meadow Road
Barrington, RI 02806

471 Students

Elementary School 4th - 5th

School Overview

Hampden Meadows School, located at 297 New Meadow Road in Barrington, Rhode Island, serves as a prominent educational institution for students in grades four and five. As a key component of the Barrington Public Schools district, the school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and a student-centered learning environment. The curriculum is designed to bridge the transition between elementary and middle school, focusing on fostering both intellectual growth and social-emotional development within a supportive community atmosphere.

The school is highly regarded for its dedicated faculty and staff who prioritize personalized instruction and inclusive practices. Beyond the classroom, Hampden Meadows emphasizes a well-rounded education, offering various extracurricular activities, arts, and physical education programs that encourage students to explore their interests. The school maintains a strong partnership with parents and the local community, working collaboratively to ensure that every student is equipped with the tools, character, and curiosity necessary to succeed in their future academic endeavors.

471

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hampden Meadows School
Demographic	Student Count
White	365
Hispanic	24
Black	8
Asian	38
Two or More	36

White
365 (77.5%)
Asian
38 (8.1%)
Two or More
36 (7.6%)
Hispanic
24 (5.1%)
Black
8 (1.7%)

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:	Barrington
Phone:	(401)247-3166
Grade Range:	4th - 5th
Total Students:	471
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	50
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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

Grade 4 258

Grade 5 213