Warwick

Warwick, Rhode Island — 18 schools

8,005
Total Enrollment
18
Schools
$24,900
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Warwick operates 18 public schools serving 8,005 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Rhode Island. The school portfolio breaks down into 12 elementary, 2 high, 2 middle, 2 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 7,688 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Kent County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $24,900 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 64.4% local, 24.4% state, and 11.2% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $134,664 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 58/100, ranked #20 of 53 in Rhode Island against a state average of 51 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 2 of 18 schools offering Advanced Placement (25 AP courses district-wide), a 387.6:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 50.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 67.2% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, 3.9% Asian across the district's schools.

Warwick school enrollment varies 6.0× across entities

Warwick school enrollment ranges from 189 students (lowest) to 1,137 students (highest), a spread of 948 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Warwick student-counselor ratio is 388:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Warwick chronic absenteeism rate is 50.4% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

11.2%
Federal
24.4%
State
64.4%
Local

Funding Equity

58
Equity Score
20 / 53
State Rank
51
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Kent County county, where this district is located.

$1,318
Studio/mo
$1,402
1 BR/mo
$1,729
2 BR/mo
$2,087
3 BR/mo
$2,480
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$134,664
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 18 schools in Warwick.

White 67.2%
Hispanic or Latino 17.7%
African American 3.5%
Asian 3.9%
Multiracial 7.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

2 / 18
Schools with AP
25 AP courses total
387.6:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
50.4%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Warwick

School Enrollment
Pilgrim High School
1,137
Toll Gate High School
1,104
Warwick Veterans Middle School
1,059
Winman Middle School
706
Oakland Beach School
326
Sherman School
324
Cedar Hill School
299
Warwick Neck School
290
Holliman School
280
Hoxsie School
278
Norwood School
265
Wyman School
262
Robertson School
259
Greenwood School
255
Park School
225
Lippitt School
223
Warwick Early Learning Center
207
Scott School
189

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Warwick?

Warwick has 18 schools, including 2 high, 2 middle, 2 other, 12 elementary. Total enrollment is 8,005 students.

How much does Warwick spend per student?

Warwick spends $24,900 per student. The district has an equity score of 58/100, ranking #20 in Rhode Island.

What is the average teacher salary in Warwick?

The average teacher salary in Warwick is $134,664 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Warwick?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Kent County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Warwick?

Warwick students are 67.2% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, 3.9% Asian, 3.5% African American, averaged across 18 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Warwick?

Warwick has an equity score of 58/100, ranking #20 out of 53 districts in Rhode Island. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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