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Walter J. Paton School
PublicElementaryGrades K–4
58 Grafton Street, Shrewsbury, MA 01545 · (508) 841-8626 · Part of Shrewsbury School District
Students
269
Students per teacher
12:1
Setting
Suburb
Grades
K–4
What stands out about Walter J. Paton School
- School Grade A−: near the top of Rhode Island’s public schools
- Math proficiency 20 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 23 pts above the state
- Small classes: 12:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 23.1% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency57%
State average 36.7%
Reading / language arts72%
State average 49.3%
Location
Directions ↗
58 Grafton Street, Shrewsbury
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten55
Grade 145
Grade 257
Grade 359
Grade 453
Enrollment over time
350’20
312’21
291’22
270’23
269’24
Down 23.1% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 60%Asian 19%Hispanic 10%Two or more races 8%Black 2%American Indian/Alaska Native 1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.