Norwood School

265 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Norwood School, located at 266 Norwood Avenue in Warwick, Rhode Island, is a public elementary school serving students in the Warwick School District. As a neighborhood-based institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and community engagement. It serves as a central hub for families in the surrounding area, focusing on creating a structured and inclusive atmosphere where students from kindergarten through the early elementary grades can thrive.

The school places a strong emphasis on meeting the diverse needs of its student body through a standard elementary curriculum that integrates core subjects like reading, mathematics, science, and social studies. Beyond the classroom, Norwood School works to cultivate a sense of school spirit and belonging, often partnering with local parents and community members to enhance the educational experience. By prioritizing both academic achievement and character development, the school aims to prepare its students for a successful transition to the upper elementary and middle school levels.

265

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Norwood School
Demographic	Student Count
White	154
Hispanic	59
Black	9
Asian	18
Two or More	25

White
154 (58.1%)
Hispanic
59 (22.3%)
Two or More
25 (9.4%)
Asian
18 (6.8%)
Black
9 (3.4%)

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:	Warwick
Phone:	(401)734-3525
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	265
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	128
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* 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 37

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 49

Grade 5 46

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Norwood School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	37
Grade 1	43
Grade 2	40
Grade 3	50
Grade 4	49
Grade 5	46

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Norwood School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	125	47.2%
Male	140	52.8%

Elementary School K - 5th