B.F. Norton Elementary School vs Wakefield Hills El. School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Rhode Island, United States, 23 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
B.F. Norton Elementary School
Cumberland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
374 students
Wakefield Hills El. School
West Warwick · Public elementary · Grades K–4
373 students
| Measure | B.F. Norton Elementary School Cumberland, Rhode Island | Wakefield Hills El. School West Warwick, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #68 of 172 | #112 of 172 |
| National rank | #21493 of 50,301 | #34288 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 374 | 373 |
| Enrollment | 374 | 373 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.9% | 63.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 22% |
| city | Cumberland | West Warwick |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •B.F. Norton Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.2 vs 36.6).
- •B.F. Norton Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •B.F. Norton Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •B.F. Norton Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.9% vs 63.5%).
- •Wakefield Hills El. School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 12.1).
- •B.F. Norton Elementary School is the larger school with 374 students compared with 373.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is B.F. Norton Elementary School better than Wakefield Hills El. School?
On the Success Index (US), B.F. Norton Elementary School ranks higher (55.2 vs 36.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are B.F. Norton Elementary School and Wakefield Hills El. School?
About 23 km in a straight line, between Cumberland and West Warwick in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
B.F. Norton Elementary School: 374. Wakefield Hills El. School: 373. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do B.F. Norton Elementary School and Wakefield Hills El. School rank in Rhode Island?
B.F. Norton Elementary School is 68th of 172 and Wakefield Hills El. School is 112th of 172 among elementary schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).