Hampden Meadows School vs Sowams Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Rhode Island, United States, 767 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hampden Meadows School
Barrington · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
471 students
Sowams Elementary School
Barrington · Public elementary · Grades K–3
250 students
| Measure | Hampden Meadows School Barrington, Rhode Island | Sowams Elementary School Barrington, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #29 of 172 | #33 of 172 |
| National rank | #10378 of 50,301 | #10833 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 471 | 250 |
| Enrollment | 471 | 250 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.7% | 8.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 47% |
| city | Barrington | Barrington |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (71.3 vs 70.7).
- •Hampden Meadows School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Sowams Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.8% vs 12.7%).
- •Sowams Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 15.7).
- •Hampden Meadows School is the larger school with 471 students compared with 250.
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 Hampden Meadows School better than Sowams Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hampden Meadows School and Sowams Elementary School?
About 767 m in a straight line, between Barrington and Barrington in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hampden Meadows School: 471. Sowams Elementary School: 250. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hampden Meadows School and Sowams Elementary School rank in Rhode Island?
Hampden Meadows School is 29th of 172 and Sowams Elementary School is 33rd of 172 among elementary schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).