- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Dunn's Corners School held near 270 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.1 → 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 440117000321 · Westerly, RI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
264 enr · 11.5:1 · 26.2% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Westerly High School (650 students)
Dunn's Corners School held near 270 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.1 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Dunn's Corners School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westerly High
Westerly High School
650 students
- Westerly Middl
Westerly Middle School
639 students
- This school
Dunn's Corners School
264 students
- Springbrook El 243
Springbrook Elementary School
243 students
- State Street S 212
State Street School
212 students
- Westerly Inclu 87
Westerly Inclusion Preschool P
87 students
What this shows Dunn's Corners School reports 264 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dunn's Corners School compares
Dunn's Corners 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 | 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 methodology
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
$25,879
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 + 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.
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
District finance for Westerly reports $25,879 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~264 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.5:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 271 (2022-23) → 270 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.