- Enrollment
- 1,098
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Barrington, RI
Sowams Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Sowams Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 440003000005
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sowams Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Rhode Island schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Barrington · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Rhode Island
- 4.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Sowams Elementary School has class sizes larger than 80% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sowams Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Barrington, RI.
School address
District: Barrington · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440003000005 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Sowams Elementary School held near 261 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 16.8 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 440003000005 · Barrington, RI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
250 enr · 15.6:1 · 4.3% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Barrington High School (1,098 students)
Sowams Elementary School held near 261 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 16.8 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Sowams Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Barrington Hig
Barrington High School
1,098 students
- Barrington Mid
Barrington Middle School
763 students
- Hampden Meadow
Hampden Meadows School
471 students
- Nayatt School 356
Nayatt School
356 students
- Primrose Hill 329
Primrose Hill School
329 students
- This school 250
Sowams Elementary School
250 students
What this shows Sowams Elementary School reports 250 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sowams Elementary School compares
Sowams Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Rhode Island and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Rhode Island | Rhode Island avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.3% | ▼ 89% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 250 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
250
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 89% below the Rhode Island average of 39.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 80% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$18,135
per pupil, district-wide
- below Rhode Island avg of $21,508
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.8%
Asian 9.6%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Two or More 7.2%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 74.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.0, Sowams Elementary School is less mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
District finance for Barrington reports $18,135 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sowams Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barrington Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hampden Meadows School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nayatt School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Primrose Hill School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sowams Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 763
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Barrington
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~250 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sowams Elementary School
How many students attend Sowams Elementary School?
Sowams Elementary School has 250 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Barrington, RI. CCD year-over-year: 257 (2022-23) → 261 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sowams Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sowams Elementary School is 15.6:1, which is 13% higher than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sowams Elementary School?
4.3% of students at Sowams Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sowams Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Sowams Elementary School is White at 74.8% of enrollment, in Barrington, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sowams Elementary School?
Sowams Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sowams Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Barrington?
By Resource Investment Index, Sowams Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Barrington, RI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Barrington on the city page.
What other schools are in Barrington?
Besides Sowams Elementary School, Barrington also operates Barrington High School (1,098 students), Barrington Middle School (763 students), and Hampden Meadows School (471 students). See the Barrington district page for the complete list.