Primrose Hill School

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Primrose Hill School ranks 25 th of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public PK, KG-3

60 Middle Highway
Barrington, RI 02806

(401) 247-3170

District: Barrington

SchoolDigger Rank:
25^th of 166 Rhode Island Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,927

Students who attend Primrose Hill School usually attend:

Middle:	Barrington Middle School
High:	Barrington High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.3

Number of students: 375

Racial breakdown:

White:

74.9%

Asian:

9.3%

Two or more races:

7.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 10.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Primrose Hill School ranks better than 84.9% of elementary schools in Rhode Island. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Barrington School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.73. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (74.9%), Asian (9.3%), two or more races (7.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 10.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Barrington School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Primrose Hill School is 15.3, which is the 2^nd best among 3 elementary schools in the Barrington School District. (See more...)

Compare Primrose Hill School employs 24.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Primrose Hill School is $15,927, which is the 2^nd highest among 3 elementary schools in the Barrington School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Primrose Hill School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Barrington:

SchoolDigger ranks Barrington 4^th of 60 Rhode Island school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Primrose Hill School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	RI State Percentile
2009	89.77	10^th	169	94.1%
2010	87.67	13^th	169	92.3%
2011	93.89	1^st	165	99.4%
2012	83.36	26^th	165	84.2%
2013	76.46	46^th	165	72.1%
2014	85.94	12^th	159	92.5%
2015	90.01	15^th	169	91.1%
2016	80.51	25^th	170	85.3%
2017	68.44	52^nd	168	69.0%
2018	91.95	9^th	169	94.7%
2019	90.53	14^th	169	91.7%
2021	86.98	23^rd	166	86.1%
2022	91.13	12^th	166	92.8%
2023	74.93	42^nd	167	74.9%
2024	85.73	25^th	166	84.9%

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Data source: test scores: Rhode Island Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3.3)

33%

Reviews:

by a parent
Sunday, July 7, 2019

Primrose Hill School has a student body and community that could potentially foster a truly excellent education. The quality of the test schools when you look at this school by the numbers should mostly be attributed to the largely affluent demographic who can afford to supplement the sub-par education offered by this school. The largely homogeneous nature of the school also denies the students a chance to have a culturally or economicly diverse experience. A lack of leadership, low teacher expectations and accountability, weak district oversight, and lack of consideration for the student as a whole child make this school a place we are very glad to leave. If you are considering buying in this school zone be prepared for an average education if your child is high performing, and to be constantly annoyed by the lack of professional clear communications from the school leadership. I give Primrose Hill school 2 stars instead of 1 only because of my positive experience with other families at this school and a couple of teachers/staff members. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, April 5, 2017

Four of our children were educated thru Primrose Hill School and our experience was excellent. They have a nurturing environment from K-3 and really invest in the children's success. Teachers are wonderful with a mix of experienced and young educators. Lastly they have an annual fair sponsored by the PTO who is very active and the proceed go to enrichment after school programs, the school is very much a collection of interested parties. Additionally 2 of our children graduated from Ivy league schools so they are doing something right. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Primrose Hill School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	329	3	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	333
1989	284	2	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	288
1990	316	2	1	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	319
1991	314	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	317
1992	332	3	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	337
1993	348	3	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	354
1994	355	2	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	362
1995	341	2	6	2	0	n/a	n/a	351
1996	341	2	6	2	0	n/a	n/a	351
1997	341	4	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	351
1998	322	2	8	1	0	n/a	n/a	333
1999	321	2	9	2	0	n/a	n/a	334
2000	326	2	8	2	0	n/a	n/a	338
2001	328	3	9	3	0	n/a	n/a	343
2002	336	3	15	0	0	n/a	n/a	354
2003	336	3	15	0	0	n/a	n/a	354
2004	332	4	14	0	1	n/a	n/a	351
2005	324	2	9	3	1	n/a	n/a	339
2006	322	2	9	3	1	n/a	n/a	337
2007	346	1	12	2	1	n/a	n/a	362
2008	324	4	17	1	0	n/a	n/a	346
2009	318	6	18	4	0	n/a	n/a	346
2010	315	4	17	1	0	n/a	n/a	337
2011	305	5	18	1	2	0	13	344
2012	297	4	14	1	3	0	13	332
2013	296	3	18	3	3	0	8	331
2014	297	2	16	7	2	0	8	332
2015	278	2	17	6	2	0	9	314
2016	267	1	20	13	2	0	13	316
2017	244	3	16	14	0	0	18	295
2018	266	5	19	12	0	0	14	316
2019	254	4	24	14	0	0	16	312
2020	257	9	18	17	0	0	17	318
2021	273	5	24	17	0	0	17	336
2022	252	8	25	24	0	0	22	331
2023	281	6	35	26	0	0	27	375

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Primrose Hill School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	333	n/a	n/a	5.1
1989	288	n/a	n/a	2.1
1990	319	n/a	n/a	2.2
1991	317	20.8	15.2	3.2
1992	337	20.0	16.8	2.1
1993	354	22.0	16.1	2
1994	362	19.0	19.1	4.1
1995	351	24.1	14.6	2
1996	351	24.1	14.6	2
1997	351	26.2	13.4	1.7
1998	333	26.0	12.8	3
1999	334	25.0	13.4	1.8
2000	338	28.7	11.8	1.8
2001	343	23.2	14.8	3.2
2002	354	n/a	n/a	4.5
2003	354	n/a	n/a	4.5
2004	351	17.0	20.6	4.3
2005	339	22.9	14.8	3.8
2006	337	27.0	12.5	3.6
2007	362	17.5	20.7	3.6
2008	346	22.0	15.7	4
2009	346	22.0	13.3	n/a
2010	337	22.0	15.3	7.1
2011	344	23.0	14.9	7.8
2012	332	24.0	13.8	9.3
2013	331	23.2	14.2	8.2
2014	332	18.7	17.7	10.5
2015	314	19.0	16.5	7
2016	316	20.0	15.8	9.2
2017	295	20.2	14.5	10.5
2018	316	19.3	16.3	8.9
2019	312	19.8	15.7	5.4
2020	318	20.3	15.6	7.2
2021	336	19.7	17.0	5.7
2022	331	21.2	15.5	7.3
2023	375	24.5	15.3	10.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Primrose Hill School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	333	n/a	n/a	5.1
1989	288	n/a	n/a	2.1
1990	319	n/a	n/a	2.2
1991	317	20.8	15.2	3.2
1992	337	20.0	16.8	2.1
1993	354	22.0	16.1	2
1994	362	19.0	19.1	4.1
1995	351	24.1	14.6	2
1996	351	24.1	14.6	2
1997	351	26.2	13.4	1.7
1998	333	26.0	12.8	3
1999	334	25.0	13.4	1.8
2000	338	28.7	11.8	1.8
2001	343	23.2	14.8	3.2
2002	354	n/a	n/a	4.5
2003	354	n/a	n/a	4.5
2004	351	17.0	20.6	4.3
2005	339	22.9	14.8	3.8
2006	337	27.0	12.5	3.6
2007	362	17.5	20.7	3.6
2008	346	22.0	15.7	4
2009	346	22.0	13.3	n/a
2010	337	22.0	15.3	7.1
2011	344	23.0	14.9	7.8
2012	332	24.0	13.8	9.3
2013	331	23.2	14.2	8.2
2014	332	18.7	17.7	10.5
2015	314	19.0	16.5	7
2016	316	20.0	15.8	9.2
2017	295	20.2	14.5	10.5
2018	316	19.3	16.3	8.9
2019	312	19.8	15.7	5.4
2020	318	20.3	15.6	7.2
2021	336	19.7	17.0	5.7
2022	331	21.2	15.5	7.3
2023	375	24.5	15.3	10.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Primrose Hill School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$450 (3.2%)	$13,681 (96.8%)	$14,131
2019	$541 (3.6%)	$14,333 (96.4%)	$14,875
2020	$420 (2.9%)	$14,232 (97.1%)	$14,652
2021	$628 (3.9%)	$15,299 (96.1%)	$15,927

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Primrose Hill School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 14^th of 169 Elementary schools	Ranks 42^nd of 167 Elementary schools	16.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Primrose Hill School)	74.1	54.4	19.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Barrington)	72.8	64.9	7.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	47.9	36.8	11.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Primrose Hill School)	64.2	46.2	18%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Barrington)	65	62.9	2.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	36.1	34.5	1.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	312	375	20.2%
African American	4	6	50%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	24	35	45.8%
Hispanic	14	26	85.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	254	281	10.6%
Two or More Races	16	27	68.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	5.4%	10.1%	4.7%

Schools Near Primrose Hill School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSA Science (2024)	RICAS English Language Arts (2024)				RICAS Mathematics (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSA Science All Grades	RICAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts All Grades	RICAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	RICAS Mathematics 4th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 5th Grade	RICAS Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Primrose Hill School	Public	PK, KG-3	60 Middle Highway	Barrington	02806	Bristol County	Barrington	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 247-3170	375	25	15.3	10.1%	281 (74.9%)	6 (1.6%)	26 (6.9%)	35 (9.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (7.2%)	85.7	25^th of 166 public elementary schools	84.9%		74.9	42^nd of 167 public elementary schools	74.9%	17		70.4				55.0				$15,927	$628	$15,299
Waddington School	Public	K-5	101 Legion Way	Riverside	02915	Providence County	East Providence	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 433-6235	534	37	14.4	38.8%	384 (71.9%)	27 (5.1%)	60 (11.2%)	12 (2.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (9.4%)	53.7	66^th of 166 public elementary schools	60.2%		44.7	88^th of 167 public elementary schools	47.3%	22	29.0	43.8	31.4	33.3	35.9	46.3	44.2	31.2	40.2	$14,129	$1,405	$12,724
Hampden Meadows School	Public	4-5	297 New Meadow Road	Barrington	02806	Bristol County	Barrington	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 247-3166	484	30	16.2	6.4%	383 (79.1%)	8 (1.7%)	31 (6.4%)	38 (7.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.0%)								(n/a)	62.6		52.9	59.2	56.3		61.5	62.2	61.9	$12,859	$171	$12,688
Sowams Elementary School	Public	K-3	364 Sowams Road	Barrington	02806	Bristol County	Barrington	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 247-3180	257	17	15.3	6.6%	200 (77.8%)	5 (1.9%)	12 (4.7%)	25 (9.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.8%)	92.6	10^th of 166 public elementary schools	94.0%		97.7	1^st of 167 public elementary schools	99.4%	9		68.1				68.1				$17,023	$283	$16,740
Nayatt School	Public	K-3	400 Nayatt Road	Barrington	02806	Bristol County	Barrington	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 247-3175	338	24	13.9	3.6%	260 (76.9%)	4 (1.2%)	12 (3.6%)	33 (9.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (8.6%)	90.7	16^th of 166 public elementary schools	90.4%		96.8	4^th of 167 public elementary schools	97.6%	12		74.5				60.8				$14,622	$349	$14,273
Wyman School	Public	K-5	1 Columbia Avenue	Warwick	02888	Kent County	Warwick	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 734-3180	293	22	13.6	37.5%	197 (67.2%)	6 (2.0%)	57 (19.5%)	5 (1.7%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (8.9%)	40.3	90^th of 166 public elementary schools	45.8%		50.1	74^th of 167 public elementary schools	55.7%	16	25.0	53.7	39.5	14.3	33.6	40.5	28.6	17.9	27.9	$16,720	$897	$15,823
Silver Spring School	Public	K-5	120 Silver Spring Avenue	East Providence	02914	Providence County	East Providence	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 435-7836	219	22	10.1	48.4%	106 (48.4%)	29 (13.2%)	34 (15.5%)	22 (10.0%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (11.9%)	49.1	77^th of 166 public elementary schools	53.6%		56.3	66^th of 167 public elementary schools	60.5%	11	36.8	32.3	30.6	32.4	31.7	41.9	35.1	31.6	35.8	$18,443	$2,186	$16,257
Kent Heights School	Public	K-5	2680 Pawtucket Avenue	East Providence	02914	Providence County	East Providence	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 435-7824	236	20	11.8	55.1%	117 (49.6%)	27 (11.4%)	57 (24.2%)	4 (1.7%)	4 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (11.4%)	37.5	93^rd of 166 public elementary schools	44.0%		42.9	90^th of 167 public elementary schools	46.1%	3	26.8	48.1	24.3	17.5	27.9	51.9	30.8	14.6	29.9	$16,080	$2,261	$13,819
Edward S. Rhodes School	Public	K-5	160 Shaw Avenue	Cranston	02905	Providence County	Cranston	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 270-8208	295	19	15.8	39.3%	139 (47.1%)	15 (5.1%)	90 (30.5%)	18 (6.1%)	3 (1.0%)	2 (0.7%)	28 (9.5%)	44.5	85^th of 166 public elementary schools	48.8%		57.6	63^rd of 167 public elementary schools	62.3%	22	38.6	50.0	32.7	19.3	34.0	35.7	26.5	22.8	28.4	$12,237	$429	$11,808
Edgewood Highland	Public	PK, KG-5	160 Pawtuxet Avenue	Cranston	02905	Providence County	Cranston	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 270-8065	302	21	14.4	50.0%	94 (31.1%)	13 (4.3%)	158 (52.3%)	20 (6.6%)	3 (1.0%)	2 (0.7%)	12 (4.0%)	28.2	118^th of 166 public elementary schools	28.9%		22.4	130^th of 167 public elementary schools	22.2%	12	18.8	23.8	48.6	21.3	29.8		19.4	6.3	9.2	$14,605	$1,211	$13,394

Frequently Asked Questions about Primrose Hill School

Is Primrose Hill School a good school?

Primrose Hill School ranks 25^th of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Primrose Hill School attend?

Students who attend Primrose Hill School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Barrington Middle School
High : Barrington High School

What district is Primrose Hill School in?

Barrington

How many students attend Primrose Hill School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 375 students attended Primrose Hill School.

What is the racial makeup of Primrose Hill School?

Students at Primrose Hill School are 75% White, 9% Asian, 7% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 2% African American.

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