Norwood School

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Norwood School ranks 64 th of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Norwood School is a public elementary school in Warwick, Rhode Island, serving 240 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. This school consistently outperforms the Warwick district and the state of Rhode Island in both English Language Arts and Mathematics proficiency, with a steady improvement in its statewide ranking over the past few years.

Norwood School's academic performance is a standout, with 35.6% of students proficient or better in ELA and 42.1% in Mathematics, compared to the Warwick district's 28% and 29.1%, respectively. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending than nearby schools, which may contribute to its strong academic results. However, it's worth noting that the Cranston schools of Holliman and Garden City outperform Norwood School in both ELA and Mathematics proficiency, despite having lower per-student spending and higher student-teacher ratios.

Norwood School serves a population with a higher socioeconomic need, as indicated by its relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. This suggests that the school's strong academic performance is a testament to its commitment to supporting its diverse student body. By exploring the factors that contribute to Norwood School's success and collaborating with higher-performing nearby schools, the school can continue to build on its achievements and identify areas for further growth and improvement.

Detail:

Public K-5

266 Norwood Avenue
Warwick, RI 02888

(401) 734-3525

District: Warwick

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $30,580

Students who attend Norwood School usually attend:

Middle:	Warwick Veterans Middle School
High:	Pilgrim High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.4

Number of students: 240

Racial breakdown:

White:

63.3%

Hispanic:

17.1%

Two or more races:

10.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 44.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Norwood School ranks better than 61.4% of elementary schools in Rhode Island. It also ranks 5^th among 13 ranked elementary schools in the Warwick School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.67. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (63.3%), Hispanic (17.1%), two or more races (10.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 44.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Norwood School is 12.4, which is the 4^th best among 13 elementary schools in the Warwick School District. (See more...)

Compare Norwood School employs 19.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Norwood School is $30,580, which is the highest among 13 elementary schools in the Warwick School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Warwick:

SchoolDigger ranks Warwick 28^th of 60 Rhode Island school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Norwood School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	RI State Percentile
2009	52.99	91^st	169	46.2%
2010	70.67	62^nd	169	63.3%
2011	63.97	68^th	165	58.8%
2012	58.18	81^st	165	50.9%
2013	67.87	67^th	165	59.4%
2014	67.14	62^nd	159	61.0%
2015	59.55	71^st	169	58.0%
2016	42.95	105^th	170	38.2%
2017	48.07	91^st	168	45.8%
2018	46.97	91^st	169	46.2%
2019	41.83	102^nd	169	39.6%
2021	20.11	126^th	166	24.1%
2022	33.24	104^th	166	37.3%
2023	56.89	64^th	167	61.7%
2024	54.67	64^th	166	61.4%

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

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Norwood School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	277	1	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	281
1989	270	0	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	273
1990	282	n/a	4	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	286
1991	311	2	7	2	2	n/a	n/a	324
1992	286	3	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	293
1993	276	6	3	4	0	n/a	n/a	289
1994	278	9	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	292
1995	291	10	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	310
1996	291	10	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	310
1997	283	11	0	11	0	n/a	n/a	305
1998	304	6	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	314
1999	314	5	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	323
2000	310	3	4	1	0	n/a	n/a	318
2001	294	1	3	4	1	n/a	n/a	303
2002	250	5	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	260
2003	250	5	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	260
2004	241	4	3	6	1	n/a	n/a	255
2005	211	7	3	6	0	n/a	n/a	227
2006	214	8	3	7	0	n/a	n/a	232
2007	223	9	5	6	0	n/a	n/a	243
2008	201	7	7	14	0	n/a	n/a	229
2009	253	6	9	10	0	n/a	n/a	278
2010	247	6	6	8	1	n/a	n/a	268
2011	235	7	4	14	1	1	7	269
2012	232	7	5	17	1	0	6	268
2013	234	4	3	11	1	1	10	264
2014	209	4	6	15	2	1	10	247
2015	196	1	7	25	1	1	14	245
2016	193	4	8	31	1	1	22	260
2017	208	7	11	30	0	0	18	274
2018	214	11	8	31	0	0	15	279
2019	190	11	7	27	0	0	18	253
2020	195	10	7	34	0	0	17	263
2021	176	4	6	38	0	0	17	241
2022	176	7	7	40	0	0	23	253
2023	152	10	11	41	0	0	26	240

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 Norwood School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	281	n/a	n/a	22.4
1989	273	n/a	n/a	9.9
1990	286	n/a	n/a	12.6
1991	324	19.7	16.4	15.4
1992	293	19.0	15.4	14.7
1993	289	18.9	15.3	18
1994	292	17.0	17.2	20.9
1995	310	19.5	15.9	20
1996	310	19.5	15.9	20
1997	305	24.4	12.5	18.4
1998	314	22.3	14.1	20.7
1999	323	31.8	10.2	29.1
2000	318	27.1	11.7	30.5
2001	303	27.3	11.1	22.4
2002	260	n/a	n/a	23.8
2003	260	n/a	n/a	23.8
2004	255	13.0	19.6	24.7
2005	227	13.0	17.5	26
2006	232	32.0	7.3	28.9
2007	243	15.0	16.2	24.7
2008	229	23.0	10.0	28.4
2009	278	26.0	7.9	31.7
2010	268	27.0	9.9	32.1
2011	269	27.0	9.9	31.2
2012	268	29.0	9.2	34.3
2013	264	19.9	13.2	39.8
2014	247	18.8	13.1	42.5
2015	245	16.0	15.3	40.4
2016	260	20.0	13.0	44.6
2017	274	20.9	13.0	44.9
2018	279	22.5	12.3	40.9
2019	253	22.6	11.1	32.8
2020	263	21.1	12.4	44.1
2021	241	21.1	11.4	36.9
2022	253	23.6	10.6	30
2023	240	19.3	12.4	44.2

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 Norwood School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	281	n/a	n/a	22.4
1989	273	n/a	n/a	9.9
1990	286	n/a	n/a	12.6
1991	324	19.7	16.4	15.4
1992	293	19.0	15.4	14.7
1993	289	18.9	15.3	18
1994	292	17.0	17.2	20.9
1995	310	19.5	15.9	20
1996	310	19.5	15.9	20
1997	305	24.4	12.5	18.4
1998	314	22.3	14.1	20.7
1999	323	31.8	10.2	29.1
2000	318	27.1	11.7	30.5
2001	303	27.3	11.1	22.4
2002	260	n/a	n/a	23.8
2003	260	n/a	n/a	23.8
2004	255	13.0	19.6	24.7
2005	227	13.0	17.5	26
2006	232	32.0	7.3	28.9
2007	243	15.0	16.2	24.7
2008	229	23.0	10.0	28.4
2009	278	26.0	7.9	31.7
2010	268	27.0	9.9	32.1
2011	269	27.0	9.9	31.2
2012	268	29.0	9.2	34.3
2013	264	19.9	13.2	39.8
2014	247	18.8	13.1	42.5
2015	245	16.0	15.3	40.4
2016	260	20.0	13.0	44.6
2017	274	20.9	13.0	44.9
2018	279	22.5	12.3	40.9
2019	253	22.6	11.1	32.8
2020	263	21.1	12.4	44.1
2021	241	21.1	11.4	36.9
2022	253	23.6	10.6	30
2023	240	19.3	12.4	44.2

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 Norwood School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$709 (2.7%)	$25,769 (97.3%)	$26,478
2019	$921 (3.1%)	$28,442 (96.9%)	$29,363
2020	$1,205 (4.6%)	$25,143 (95.4%)	$26,348
2021	$1,931 (6.3%)	$28,649 (93.7%)	$30,580

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Norwood School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 102^nd of 169 Elementary schools	Ranks 64^th of 167 Elementary schools	22%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Norwood School)	50	48.8	1.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Warwick)	51.1	36.5	14.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	47.9	36.8	11.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Norwood School)	28.9	54.8	25.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Warwick)	31.6	29.7	1.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	36.1	34.5	1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Norwood School)	40.9	33.3	7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Warwick)	34.5	31.4	3.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	37.2	33.3	3.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Norwood School)	15.9	29.6	13.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Warwick)	22.9	31.4	8.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	32.6	36	3.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Norwood School)	45.9	34.6	11.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Warwick)	43.5	40.2	3.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	39.1	35.1	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Norwood School)	32.4	22.2	10.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Warwick)	29.8	34.2	4.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	30.1	30	0.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Norwood School)	45.4	40.4	5%
All Grades English Language Arts (Warwick)	37.9	31	6.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Norwood School)	25.2	38.5	13.3%
All Grades Mathematics (Warwick)	26.5	27	0.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	253	240	5.1%
African American	11	10	9.1%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	7	11	57.1%
Hispanic	27	41	51.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	190	152	20%
Two or More Races	18	26	44.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	32.8%	44.2%	11.4%

Schools Near Norwood 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
Norwood School	Public	K-5	266 Norwood Avenue	Warwick	02888	Kent County	Warwick	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 734-3525	240	19	12.4	44.2%	152 (63.3%)	10 (4.2%)	41 (17.1%)	11 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (10.8%)	54.7	64^th of 166 public elementary schools	61.4%		56.9	64^th of 167 public elementary schools	61.7%		34.6	44.7	28.9	30.8	35.6	40.8	56.5	19.2	42.1	$30,580	$1,931	$28,649
Holliman School	Public	K-5	70 Deborah Road	Warwick	02888	Kent County	Warwick	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 734-3170	282	18	15.3	36.2%	191 (67.7%)	14 (5.0%)	57 (20.2%)	7 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (4.6%)	51.7	71^st of 166 public elementary schools	57.2%		46	85^th of 167 public elementary schools	49.1%	14	38.3	50.0	31.6	31.9	37.2	27.0	37.5	31.9	32.3	$16,766	$739	$16,027
Garden City School	Public	K-5	70 Plantation Drive	Cranston	02920	Providence County	Cranston	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 270-8073	259	18	14.5	30.9%	160 (61.8%)	11 (4.2%)	54 (20.8%)	24 (9.3%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.5%)	59.8	56^th of 166 public elementary schools	66.3%		78	38^th of 167 public elementary schools	77.2%	18	46.7	50.6	38.3	29.3	39.0	46.9	26.6	40.2	37.5	$15,349	$276	$15,073
Eden Park School	Public	K-5	180 Oakland Avenue	Cranston	02910	Providence County	Cranston	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 270-8029	242	18	13.2	47.5%	92 (38.0%)	13 (5.4%)	81 (33.5%)	27 (11.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	28 (11.6%)	27.7	120^th of 166 public elementary schools	27.7%		32.4	108^th of 167 public elementary schools	35.3%	12	37.5	14.7	20.8	15.2	17.2	25.7	18.4	25.0	22.7	$13,711	$727	$12,984
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
Hoxsie School	Public	K-5	55 Glenwood Drive	Warwick	02889	Kent County	Warwick	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 734-3555	258	18	14.2	47.7%	178 (69.0%)	4 (1.6%)	48 (18.6%)	8 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	19 (7.4%)	30.4	110^th of 166 public elementary schools	33.7%		38.9	95^th of 167 public elementary schools	43.1%	15	35.7	31.8	13.7	26.8	23.5	22.7	17.6	28.6	22.6	$16,034	$1,229	$14,805
W. R. Dutemple School	Public	K-5	32 Garden Street	Cranston	02910	Providence County	Cranston	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 270-8104	280	20	14.1	54.3%	70 (25.0%)	26 (9.3%)	125 (44.6%)	30 (10.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (10.0%)	35.1	97^th of 166 public elementary schools	41.6%		28.3	121^st of 167 public elementary schools	27.5%	24	26.4	46.9	20.0	24.5	31.0	36.7	25.0	13.2	24.6	$11,994	$1,264	$10,730
Glen Hills School	Public	PK, KG-5	50 Glen Hills Drive	Cranston	02920	Providence County	Cranston	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 270-8005	276	21	12.9	29.3%	178 (64.5%)	9 (3.3%)	50 (18.1%)	14 (5.1%)	4 (1.4%)	2 (0.7%)	19 (6.9%)	47.1	83^rd of 166 public elementary schools	50.0%		42.2	92^nd of 167 public elementary schools	44.9%	9	32.6	61.9	14.3	25.0	33.6	52.4	23.8	30.2	35.4	$15,405	$573	$14,832
Woodridge School	Public	K-5	401 Budlong Road	Cranston	02920	Providence County	Cranston	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 270-8007	260	20	13.0	28.1%	124 (47.7%)	8 (3.1%)	62 (23.8%)	40 (15.4%)	5 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (8.1%)	59	58^th of 166 public elementary schools	65.1%		79.4	35^th of 167 public elementary schools	79.0%	23	48.8	32.7	51.2	44.2	42.1	26.5	39.0	37.2	33.8	$14,028	$284	$13,745
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Norwood School

What schools do graduates of Norwood School attend?

Students who attend Norwood School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Warwick Veterans Middle School
High : Pilgrim High School

What is the racial makeup of Norwood School?

Students at Norwood School are 63% White, 17% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 4% African American.

What district is Norwood School in?

Warwick

How many students attend Norwood School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 240 students attended Norwood School.

Is Norwood School a good school?

Norwood School ranks 64^th of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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