William Callahan School

75 Callahan School Street
Harrisville, RI 02830

310 Students

Elementary School 2nd - 5th

School Overview

The William Callahan School, located in Harrisville, Rhode Island, serves as a community-focused elementary school within the Burrillville School District. It is known for providing a nurturing and structured learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills while fostering the social and emotional development of its students. The school is centrally located in a quiet, residential area, reflecting its role as a cornerstone of the local community.

In addition to its standard curriculum, the school typically integrates programs designed to promote inclusivity and student engagement. Like many schools in the Burrillville district, William Callahan focuses on building strong partnerships between educators, students, and families to ensure a supportive educational experience. The faculty and staff are generally recognized for their commitment to preparing young learners for success as they transition to higher grade levels within the district.

310

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for William Callahan School
Demographic	Student Count
White	271
Hispanic	23
Black	6
Asian	1
Two or More	9

White
271 (87.4%)
Hispanic
23 (7.4%)
Two or More
9 (2.9%)
Black
6 (1.9%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

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:	Burrillville
Phone:	(401)568-1330
Grade Range:	2nd - 5th
Total Students:	310
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	132
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 2 74

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 82