Enrollment
427
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Warwick, RI
Greenbush Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Greenbush Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 440114000402
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Greenbush Elementary School earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in West Warwick · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 38.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Greenbush Elementary School has class sizes near the Rhode Island median. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Greenbush Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in West Warwick, RI.
School address
District: West Warwick · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440114000402 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 13.8:1 Rhode Island avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.2%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
-4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Greenbush Elementary School compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
What stands out at Greenbush Elementary School
Greenbush Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in West Warwick, Rhode Island, enrolling 427 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Rhode Island schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 38.2% lands close to the Rhode Island typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 427 students, its enrollment sits close to the Rhode Island median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 308 Rhode Island schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 59 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Rhode Island schools statewide, it ranks #57, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 53/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 427 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 58.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among West Warwick's elementary schools, it stands alongside John F. Deering Middle (976 students): Greenbush Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.2:1 vs 10.7:1).
West Warwick also operates West Warwick High School (1,081 students) and John F. Deering Middle (976 students) alongside Greenbush Elementary 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 Greenbush Elementary School compares
Greenbush Elementary 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 | 14.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.2% | ▼ 4% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 427 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
427
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
38.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 66% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
58.5%
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
$19,354
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 427 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 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 64.9%
Hispanic or Latino 20.6%
Two or More 7.3%
African American 4.0%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 64.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.9, Greenbush Elementary School is more mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Warwick, which includes Greenbush Elementary School.
$19,354
Per student
-5%
vs Rhode Island
Avg $20,315
+17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.5%
State 46.1%
Federal 11.4%
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 Greenbush Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Warwick High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John F. Deering Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John F. Horgan School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wakefield Hills El. School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maisie E. Quinn School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Greenbush Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,081
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 976
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 91
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar elementary schools in West Warwick
2 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 (~427 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Greenbush Elementary School
How many students attend Greenbush Elementary School?
Greenbush Elementary School has 427 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Warwick, RI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greenbush Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Greenbush Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Greenbush Elementary School?
38.2% of students at Greenbush Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Greenbush Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Greenbush Elementary School is White at 64.9% of enrollment, in West Warwick, RI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Greenbush Elementary School?
Greenbush Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Greenbush Elementary School rank among elementary schools in West Warwick?
By Resource Investment Index, Greenbush Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in West Warwick, 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 West Warwick on the city page.
Is Greenbush Elementary School a good school?
Greenbush Elementary School earns 22/100 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 West Warwick?
Besides Greenbush Elementary School, West Warwick also operates West Warwick High School (1,081 students), John F. Deering Middle (976 students), and John F. Horgan School (475 students). See the West Warwick district page for the complete list.
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