Enrollment
264
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Westerly, RI
Dunn's Corners School
Federal NCES profile for Dunn's Corners School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 440117000321
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dunn's Corners School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Rhode Island schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Westerly · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Rhode Island
- 26.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Dunn's Corners School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dunn's Corners School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Westerly, RI.
School address
District: Westerly · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440117000321 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.5:1
vs 13.8:1 Rhode Island avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.2%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dunn's Corners School compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dunn's Corners School
Dunn's Corners School is a mid-sized elementary school in Westerly, Rhode Island, enrolling 264 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.5:1 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 26.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 264 puts it in the smaller third of Rhode Island schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 308 scored Rhode Island schools.
Among 67 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Rhode Island schools statewide, it ranks #8, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
15.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Westerly's elementary schools, it stands alongside Westerly Middle School (639 students): Dunn's Corners School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (11.5:1 vs 10.1:1).
Westerly also operates Westerly High School (650 students) and Westerly Middle School (639 students) alongside Dunn's Corners 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 Dunn's Corners School compares
Dunn's Corners 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 17% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.2% | ▼ 34% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 264 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
264
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
26.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 24% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$24,106
per pupil, district-wide
- above Rhode Island avg of $20,315
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 + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 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 86.0%
Two or More 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 86.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.4, Dunn's Corners School is less mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Westerly, which includes Dunn's Corners School.
$24,106
Per student
+19%
vs Rhode Island
Avg $20,315
+45%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 73.3%
State 19.6%
Federal 7.1%
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 Dunn's Corners School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westerly High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westerly Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Springbrook Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| State Street School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westerly Inclusion Preschool P | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dunn's Corners School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 639
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 212
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 87
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar elementary schools in Westerly
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~264 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Dunn's Corners School
How many students attend Dunn's Corners School?
Dunn's Corners School has 264 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Westerly, RI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dunn's Corners School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dunn's Corners School is 11.5:1, which is 17% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 27% 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 Dunn's Corners School?
26.2% of students at Dunn's Corners School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dunn's Corners School?
The largest demographic group at Dunn's Corners School is White at 86.0% of enrollment, in Westerly, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dunn's Corners School?
Dunn's Corners School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Dunn's Corners School rank among elementary schools in Westerly?
By Resource Investment Index, Dunn's Corners School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Westerly, 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 Westerly on the city page.
Is Dunn's Corners School a good school?
Dunn's Corners School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% 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 Westerly?
Besides Dunn's Corners School, Westerly also operates Westerly High School (650 students), Westerly Middle School (639 students), and Springbrook Elementary School (243 students). See the Westerly district page for the complete list.
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