West Glocester Elementary

111 Reynolds Road/Rte 94
Chepachet, RI 02814

243 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

West Glocester Elementary School, located in the rural community of Chepachet, Rhode Island, serves as a focal point for the local district’s early education. Situated on Reynolds Road (Route 94), the school is characterized by its small-town atmosphere and its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students. As part of the Glocester School Department, the school prioritizes core academic development, social-emotional growth, and a strong partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding community.

The school is known for its focus on providing a nurturing setting that emphasizes foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking. By leveraging its location in a quiet, residential area, West Glocester Elementary promotes a sense of neighborhood connectivity and school spirit. The curriculum is designed to meet state standards while catering to the diverse needs of its student body, aiming to prepare children for their transition to middle school within the Foster-Glocester regional framework.

243

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Glocester Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	220
Hispanic	8
Black	2
Two or More	13

White
220 (90.5%)
Two or More
13 (5.3%)
Hispanic
8 (3.3%)
Black
2 (0.8%)

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:	Glocester
Phone:	(401)567-0350
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	243
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	58
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 5

Kindergarten 37

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 34

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 39

Grade 5 48