Wyman School

262 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

The Wyman School, located at 1 Columbia Avenue in Warwick, Rhode Island, is a public elementary school serving students in the Warwick Public Schools district. Situated in a residential area of the city, the school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic development while encouraging the social-emotional growth of its students. As a neighborhood-focused institution, Wyman serves as a central hub for its local community, working to build strong partnerships between faculty, staff, and parents to support student success.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards, balancing traditional classroom instruction with opportunities for creative problem-solving and collaboration. Beyond academics, Wyman School is known for promoting a welcoming culture that highlights school spirit and community engagement. By providing a structured yet nurturing atmosphere, the staff aims to prepare students for the transition to middle school while helping them develop the foundational skills and values necessary to become productive members of the broader Warwick community.

262

Total Students

17.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Wyman School
Demographic	Student Count
White	178
Hispanic	49
Black	5
Asian	5
Two or More	23
American Indian	2

White
178 (67.9%)
Hispanic
49 (18.7%)
Two or More
23 (8.8%)
Black
5 (1.9%)
Asian
5 (1.9%)
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:	Warwick
Phone:	(401)734-3180
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	262
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	97
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

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 37

Grade 5 41