Enrollment
264
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 440117000321
Dunn'S Corners School — Westerly, RI
Federal NCES profile for Dunn'S Corners School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 48/100.
👥 Class size 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 62
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dunn'S Corners School earns a D Resource Investment Index (48/100), even as it posts class sizes smaller than 73% of Rhode Island schools.
- D
- Resource Index · 48/100
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Rhode Island
- 26.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 264
- students enrolled
School address
District: Westerly · Rhode Island
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.8:1
vs 13.4:1 Rhode Island avg
-12% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Dunn'S Corners School reports 264 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 23.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 12% below the Rhode Island state mean of 13.4:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.7:1, it is 25% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 26.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 34% below the Rhode Island average and 49% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 15.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Westerly spends $27,326 per pupil district-wide, above the Rhode Island average of $22,892 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 73.3% from local sources (property taxes), 19.6% from the state, and 7.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (D), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Dunn'S Corners School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Rhode Island state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Rhode Island | Rhode Island avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.2% | ▼ 34% | 39.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 264 | top 28% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Class size vs. every US school
Students per teacher (lower means more individual attention)
12 Among the smallest classes smaller classes than 79% of 92,598 US schools
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US schools. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
School size vs. every US school
Total enrollment — where this school sits by size (neither large nor small is 'better')
264 larger than 27% of 95,891 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
11.8:1
students per teacher
— 12% below state mean
Top 27% in Rhode Island — lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
15.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$27,326
per pupil, district-wide
— above Rhode Island avg of $22,892
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: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 264 Top 28% in Rhode Island — larger than 72% of 309 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 23.0
Students per teacher 11.8:1 -12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 26.2% -34% vs state
NCES ID 440117000321
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 15.2%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 4
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Westerly, which includes Dunn'S Corners School.
$27,326
Per student
+19%
vs Rhode Island
Avg $22,892
+40%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Enrollment
- 639
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Enrollment
- 212
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Enrollment
- 87
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
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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 a 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 11.8:1, which is 12% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.4:1 and 25% 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Westerly, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dunn'S Corners School?
Dunn'S Corners School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.