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Elementary· 6 schools in district

Hampden Meadows School

297 New Meadow Road, Barrington, RI 02806Barrington →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 04–05Non-Charter
484
Students
Total enrolled
$19,107
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 33% vs nat'l
16.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 6% vs nat'l
54/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 484 students in grades 04–05 in Barrington, Rhode Island.
33% above average funding
District spends $19,107 per pupil, 33% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 54th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Hampden Meadows School is a mid-sized elementary in Barrington, Rhode Island, serving grades 04–05 with 484 students. The district invests $19,107 per student — 33% above the national average of $14,347, with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 6% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Hampden Meadows School

484
Total Students
16.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
6%
Free Lunch
30
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (04–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution249 male · 235 female
51%
49%
Male 51%Female 49%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility6%
National avg 52% · 31 students
Student Composition
8%
79%
Asian8%
White79%
Hispanic / Latino6%
Black2%
Multiracial5%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 440003000003

Academic Outcomes at Hampden Meadows School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
54
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 54th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 91th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 02806

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,107Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$19,107
State avg
$24,324
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,407
Student Support$3,630
Administration$2,293
Operations$2,866
Other$1,911
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $19,107 spent per student, an estimated $8,465 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
20%
75%
State government
19.6%
Local (property tax)
75.0%
Federal programs
5.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $19,107/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 6% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Primrose Hill SchoolNayatt SchoolSowams Elementary School
↓
Middle
Barrington Middle School
↓
High School
Barrington High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
Grades04 – 05
Location—
CountyBristol County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictBarrington →
Phone: (401)247-3166
NCES ID: 440003000003
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Barrington seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Barrington
High
Barrington High School
1,139 students · 09–12
● 54 opp7% FRL
Mid
Barrington Middle School
789 students · 06–08
● 54 opp7% FRL
Elem
Primrose Hill School
375 students · PK–03
● 54 opp10% FRL
Elem
Nayatt School
338 students · KG–03
● 54 opp4% FRL
Elem
Sowams Elementary School
257 students · KG–03
● 54 opp7% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
297 New Meadow Road, Barrington, RI 02806
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.