Waddington School

554 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Waddington School, located at 101 Legion Way in Riverside, Rhode Island, is a public elementary school serving the East Providence School District. It is known for fostering a supportive and inclusive community environment where students from diverse backgrounds come together to focus on academic growth and social-emotional development. The school prides itself on its dedicated faculty and staff who work collaboratively with parents and the surrounding Riverside neighborhood to create a nurturing atmosphere conducive to early childhood learning.

Academically, Waddington School emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that focuses on core competencies such as literacy, mathematics, and science, while also integrating character education and enrichment activities. The school environment is structured to promote active participation and a love for learning, encouraging students to develop critical thinking skills and personal responsibility. Through its focus on student-centered instruction and community engagement, Waddington serves as a foundational building block for students as they progress through their primary education years in East Providence.

554

Total Students

32.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Waddington School
Demographic	Student Count
White	391
Hispanic	65
Black	33
Asian	11
Two or More	54

White
391 (70.6%)
Hispanic
65 (11.7%)
Two or More
54 (9.7%)
Black
33 (6.0%)
Asian
11 (2.0%)

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:	East Providence
Phone:	(401)433-6235
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	554
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	218
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	47

* 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

Kindergarten 103

Grade 1 77

Grade 2 102

Grade 3 100

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 89