Enrollment
742
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · East Greenwich, RI
East Greenwich High
Federal NCES profile for East Greenwich High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 440030000086
👥 S:T ratio 48
📚 AP courses 85
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Greenwich High earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in East Greenwich · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 5.0%
- free-lunch eligible
East Greenwich High has class sizes near the Rhode Island median. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Greenwich High ranks #1 of 6 public schools in East Greenwich, RI.
School address
District: East Greenwich · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440030000086 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
57.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 13.8:1 Rhode Island avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
5.0%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
-87% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Greenwich High compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Greenwich High
East Greenwich High is a lower-poverty, large high school in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, enrolling 742 students.
At 13:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Rhode Island median, within a few percentage points of the 13.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 5.0% free-meal eligibility runs 87% below the Rhode Island average.
Enrollment of 742 puts it in the larger third of Rhode Island schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 94% of the 308 Rhode Island schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 23 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Rhode Island schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Asian (9%) (diversity index 41/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 17 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 148 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
17.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
East Greenwich also operates Archie R. Cole Ms (597 students) and James H. Eldredge School (307 students) alongside East Greenwich High.
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 East Greenwich High compares
East Greenwich High 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 6% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.0% | ▼ 87% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 742 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
742
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
5.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 87% below the Rhode Island average of 39.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 49% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,766
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
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 148 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 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 75.6%
Asian 8.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 75.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.1, East Greenwich High is less mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Greenwich, which includes East Greenwich High.
$17,766
Per student
-13%
vs Rhode Island
Avg $20,315
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 77.9%
State 16.6%
Federal 5.6%
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 East Greenwich High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archie R. Cole Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James H. Eldredge School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meadowbrook Farms School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| George Hanaford School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frenchtown School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Greenwich High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 273
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar high 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 (~742 students)
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Frequently asked questions about East Greenwich High
How many students attend East Greenwich High?
East Greenwich High has 742 students enrolled. It is a high school in East Greenwich, RI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Greenwich High?
The student-teacher ratio at East Greenwich High is 13:1, which is 6% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 17% 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 East Greenwich High?
5.0% of students at East Greenwich High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Greenwich High?
The largest demographic group at East Greenwich High is White at 75.6% of enrollment, in East Greenwich, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Greenwich High?
East Greenwich High has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Greenwich High rank among public schools in East Greenwich?
By Resource Investment Index, East Greenwich High ranks #1 of 6 public schools in East Greenwich, 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 East Greenwich on the city page.
Is East Greenwich High a good school?
East Greenwich High earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median. 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 East Greenwich?
Besides East Greenwich High, East Greenwich also operates Archie R. Cole Ms (597 students), James H. Eldredge School (307 students), and Meadowbrook Farms School (281 students). See the East Greenwich district page for the complete list.
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