Enrollment
152
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Johnston, RI
Graniteville School
Federal NCES profile for Graniteville School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 440054000127
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Graniteville School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Rhode Island schools.
- #7 of 8
- public schools in Johnston · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Rhode Island
- 22.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Graniteville School has class sizes larger than 88% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Graniteville School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Johnston, RI.
School address
District: Johnston · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440054000127 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 13.8:1 Rhode Island avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.3%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Graniteville School compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
What stands out at Graniteville School
Graniteville School is a small combined-grade school in Johnston, Rhode Island, enrolling 152 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.9:1 is larger than about 88% of Rhode Island schools and 22% above the 13.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.3% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 94% of Rhode Island schools, with 152 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 308 scored Rhode Island schools.
Among 17 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Rhode Island schools statewide, it ranks #13, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (51%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%) (diversity index 62/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Johnston also operates Johnston Senior High (826 students) and Nicholas a. Ferri Middle (720 students) alongside Graniteville 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 Graniteville School compares
Graniteville 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 | 16.9:1 | ▲ 22% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.3% | ▼ 44% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 152 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
152
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 88% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.9%
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
$19,162
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 50.7%
Hispanic or Latino 34.2%
African American 7.2%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 3.3%
Largest group: White at 50.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.8, Graniteville School is more mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Johnston, which includes Graniteville School.
$19,162
Per student
-6%
vs Rhode Island
Avg $20,315
+15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.0%
State 33.5%
Federal 10.5%
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 Graniteville School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johnston Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nicholas a. Ferri Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Winsor Hill School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thornton School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sarah Dyer Barnes School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Graniteville School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 826
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 720
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 266
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other 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 (~152 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Graniteville School
How many students attend Graniteville School?
Graniteville School has 152 students enrolled. It is a public school in Johnston, RI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Graniteville School?
The student-teacher ratio at Graniteville School is 16.9:1, which is 22% higher than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Graniteville School?
22.3% of students at Graniteville School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Graniteville School?
The largest demographic group at Graniteville School is White at 50.7% of enrollment, in Johnston, RI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Graniteville School?
Graniteville School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Graniteville School rank among public schools in Johnston?
By Resource Investment Index, Graniteville School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in Johnston, 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 Johnston on the city page.
Is Graniteville School a good school?
Graniteville School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% 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 Johnston?
Besides Graniteville School, Johnston also operates Johnston Senior High (826 students), Nicholas a. Ferri Middle (720 students), and Winsor Hill School (380 students). See the Johnston district page for the complete list.
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