Matunuck School

380 Matunuck Beach Road
Wakefield, RI 02879

246 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Matunuck School is a public elementary school located in the coastal community of Wakefield, Rhode Island. Serving students in the South Kingstown School District, the school is situated in a quiet, beach-adjacent area that fosters a close-knit, community-focused educational environment. The school is known for its commitment to providing a supportive and engaging academic foundation for children in the early stages of their education, typically focusing on grades K through 4.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that prioritizes core academic subjects alongside social-emotional development. Because of its location in the Matunuck area, the school often benefits from the unique character of its surroundings, fostering a neighborhood-centered atmosphere where faculty, staff, and parents work closely together. As part of the South Kingstown district, Matunuck School benefits from broader regional resources and a focus on preparing students for successful transitions into the upper elementary and middle school years.

246

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Matunuck School
Demographic	Student Count
White	196
Hispanic	24
Black	2
Asian	2
Two or More	20
American Indian	2

White
196 (79.7%)
Hispanic
24 (9.8%)
Two or More
20 (8.1%)
Black
2 (0.8%)
Asian
2 (0.8%)
American Indian
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:	South Kingstown
Phone:	(401)360-1234
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	246
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	52
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 35

Grade 1 30

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 52