Nayatt School vs. Sowams Elementary School
Should you attend Nayatt School or Sowams Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Nayatt School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Sowams Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 357 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Nayatt School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 261 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Sowams Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-3
K-3
Total Students
357 students
261 students
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1 out of 289 schools in RI
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
#6 out of 289 schools in RI
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
65-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
65-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
91
62
Grade 1 Students
79
62
Grade 2 Students
87
68
Grade 3 Students
100
69
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
9%
% Hispanic
7%
7%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
77%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
Diversity Score
0.39
0.39
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
7%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
