- Enrollment
- 1,081
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Greenbush Elementary School held near 446 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.5 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 440114000402 · West Warwick, RI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
427 enr · 14.2:1 · 38.2% lunch · RII 22
Nearest enrollment peer: West Warwick High School (1,081 students)
Greenbush Elementary School held near 446 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.5 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Greenbush Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Warwick H
West Warwick High School
1,081 students
- John F. Deerin
John F. Deering Middle
976 students
- John F. Horgan
John F. Horgan School
475 students
- This school 427
Greenbush Elementary School
427 students
- Wakefield Hill 373
Wakefield Hills El. School
373 students
- Maisie E. Quin 91
Maisie E. Quinn School
91 students
What this shows Greenbush Elementary School reports 427 students on the CCD universe file.
How Greenbush Elementary School compares
Greenbush Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$21,007
per pupil, district-wide
- below Rhode Island avg of $21,508
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.
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
District finance for West Warwick reports $21,007 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~427 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 442 (2022-23) → 446 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.