Charlestown Elementary School vs Matunuck School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Rhode Island, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charlestown Elementary School
Charlestown · Public elementary · Grades K–4
246 students
Matunuck School
Wakefield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
246 students
| Measure | Charlestown Elementary School Charlestown, Rhode Island | Matunuck School Wakefield, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #11 of 172 | #18 of 172 |
| National rank | #4924 of 50,301 | #7907 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 246 | 246 |
| Enrollment | 246 | 246 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.3% | 24.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 57% |
| city | Charlestown | Wakefield |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Charlestown Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.1 vs 75.1).
- •Charlestown Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Charlestown Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Matunuck School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.8% vs 31.3%).
- •Matunuck School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 12.9).
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 Charlestown Elementary School better than Matunuck School?
On the Success Index (US), Charlestown Elementary School ranks higher (80.1 vs 75.1 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 Charlestown Elementary School and Matunuck School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Charlestown and Wakefield in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charlestown Elementary School: 246. Matunuck School: 246. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charlestown Elementary School and Matunuck School rank in Rhode Island?
Charlestown Elementary School is 11th of 172 and Matunuck School is 18th of 172 among elementary schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).