Enrollment
254
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Harrisville, RI
Austin T. Levy School
Federal NCES profile for Austin T. Levy School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 440009000018
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Austin T. Levy School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Rhode Island schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Harrisville · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11:1
- small classes for Rhode Island
- 24.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Austin T. Levy School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Austin T. Levy School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Harrisville, RI.
School address
District: Burrillville · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440009000018 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11:1
vs 13.8:1 Rhode Island avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.1%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
-39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Austin T. Levy School compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
What stands out at Austin T. Levy School
Austin T. Levy School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Harrisville, Rhode Island, enrolling 254 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11:1 puts it in the smaller third of Rhode Island schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 254 puts it in the smaller third of Rhode Island schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 308 scored Rhode Island schools.
Against 64 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #31.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Burrillville also operates Burrillville High School (634 students) and Burrillville Middle School (469 students) alongside Austin T. Levy School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Austin T. Levy School compares
Austin T. Levy School on the metrics families compare, against Rhode Island and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Rhode Island | Rhode Island avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11:1 | ▼ 20% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.1% | ▼ 39% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 254 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
254
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the Rhode Island average of 39.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 19% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,729
per pupil, district-wide
- below Rhode Island avg of $20,315
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 83.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 2.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 83.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.5, Austin T. Levy School is less mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Burrillville, which includes Austin T. Levy School.
$17,729
Per student
-13%
vs Rhode Island
Avg $20,315
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.9%
State 38.5%
Federal 10.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Austin T. Levy School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burrillville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Burrillville Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William Callahan School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Steere Farm Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Austin T. Levy School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 310
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Rhode Island, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~254 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Austin T. Levy School
How many students attend Austin T. Levy School?
Austin T. Levy School has 254 students enrolled. It is a public school in Harrisville, RI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Austin T. Levy School?
The student-teacher ratio at Austin T. Levy School is 11:1, which is 20% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 30% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Austin T. Levy School?
24.1% of students at Austin T. Levy School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Austin T. Levy School?
The largest demographic group at Austin T. Levy School is White at 83.9% of enrollment, in Harrisville, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Austin T. Levy School?
Austin T. Levy School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Austin T. Levy School rank among public schools in Harrisville?
By Resource Investment Index, Austin T. Levy School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Harrisville, RI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Harrisville on the city page.
Is Austin T. Levy School a good school?
Austin T. Levy School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Rhode Island schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Burrillville?
Besides Austin T. Levy School, Burrillville also operates Burrillville High School (634 students), Burrillville Middle School (469 students), and William Callahan School (310 students). See the Burrillville district page for the complete list.
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