- Enrollment
- 1,137
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Warwick, RI
Cedar Hill School
Federal NCES profile for Cedar Hill School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 440111000285
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 5
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cedar Hill School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median.
- #3 of 12
- elementary schools in Warwick · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.6:1
- students per teacher
- 14.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Cedar Hill School has class sizes near the Rhode Island median. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Hill School ranks #3 of 12 elementary schools in Warwick, RI.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Cedar Hill School held near 311 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.7 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 440111000285 · Warwick, RI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
299 enr · 13.6:1 · 14.5% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Pilgrim High School (1,137 students)
Cedar Hill School held near 311 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.7 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Cedar Hill School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pilgrim High S
Pilgrim High School
1,137 students
- Toll Gate High
Toll Gate High School
1,104 students
- Warwick Vetera
Warwick Veterans Middle School
1,059 students
- Winman Middle
Winman Middle School
706 students
- Oakland Beach 326
Oakland Beach School
326 students
- This school 299
Cedar Hill School
299 students
What this shows Cedar Hill School reports 299 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cedar Hill School compares
Cedar Hill School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Rhode Island and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Rhode Island | Rhode Island avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.5% | ▼ 63% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 299 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
299
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 59% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.1%
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
$23,182
per pupil, district-wide
- above Rhode Island avg of $21,508
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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 + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Two or More 10.7%
Asian 4.3%
African American 2.3%
Largest group: White at 71.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.6, Cedar Hill School is about as mixed as the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
District finance for Warwick reports $23,182 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cedar Hill School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilgrim High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Toll Gate High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Warwick Veterans Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Winman Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oakland Beach School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cedar Hill School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,104
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,059
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 706
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar elementary schools in Warwick
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Sherman School
Standard public school
324 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Warwick Neck School
Standard public school
290 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Holliman School
Standard public school
280 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Hoxsie School
Standard public school
278 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Norwood School
Standard public school
265 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Wyman School
Standard public school
262 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~299 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cedar Hill School
How many students attend Cedar Hill School?
Cedar Hill School has 299 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Warwick, RI. CCD year-over-year: 310 (2022-23) → 311 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cedar Hill School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cedar Hill School is 13.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 13% 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 Cedar Hill School?
14.5% of students at Cedar Hill School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cedar Hill School?
The largest demographic group at Cedar Hill School is White at 71.2% of enrollment, in Warwick, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cedar Hill School?
Cedar Hill School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cedar Hill School rank among elementary schools in Warwick?
By Resource Investment Index, Cedar Hill School ranks #3 of 12 elementary schools in Warwick, RI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Warwick on the city page.
What other schools are in Warwick?
Besides Cedar Hill School, Warwick also operates Pilgrim High School (1,137 students), Toll Gate High School (1,104 students), and Warwick Veterans Middle School (1,059 students). See the Warwick district page for the complete list.