- Enrollment
- 787
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bristol, RI
Guiteras School
Federal NCES profile for Guiteras School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 440006500012
👥 S:T ratio 71
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Guiteras School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 99% of Rhode Island schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Rhode Island.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Bristol · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.2:1
- small classes for Rhode Island
- 21.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Guiteras School has class sizes smaller than 99% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Guiteras School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Bristol, RI.
School address
District: Bristol Warren · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440006500012 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Guiteras School shrank from 234 students in 2022-23 to 214 in 2023-24 (-8.5%).
Teacher FTE held 17.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 440006500012 · Bristol, RI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
123 enr · 7.2:1 · 21.8% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Mt. Hope High School (787 students)
Guiteras School shrank from 234 students in 2022-23 to 214 in 2023-24 (-8.5%). Teacher FTE held 17.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Guiteras School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mt. Hope High
Mt. Hope High School
787 students
- Kickemuit Midd
Kickemuit Middle School
633 students
- Hugh Cole Scho
Hugh Cole School
517 students
- Colt Andrews S 307
Colt Andrews School
307 students
- Rockwell Schoo 260
Rockwell School
260 students
- This school 123
Guiteras School
123 students
What this shows Guiteras School reports 123 students on the CCD universe file.
How Guiteras School compares
Guiteras School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 7.2:1 | ▼ 48% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.8% | ▼ 45% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 123 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.2:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
123
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% 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
7.2:1
students per teacher
- 48% below state mean
Top 1% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.4%
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
$19,760
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
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.
Student demographics
White 78.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.2%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 1.6%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 78.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.8, Guiteras School is less mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
District finance for Bristol Warren reports $19,760 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Guiteras School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Hope High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kickemuit Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hugh Cole School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colt Andrews School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rockwell School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Guiteras School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 517
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Bristol
1 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 (~123 students)
Frequently asked questions about Guiteras School
How many students attend Guiteras School?
Guiteras School has 123 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bristol, RI. CCD year-over-year: 234 (2022-23) → 214 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Guiteras School?
The student-teacher ratio at Guiteras School is 7.2:1, which is 48% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 54% 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 Guiteras School?
21.8% of students at Guiteras School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Guiteras School?
The largest demographic group at Guiteras School is White at 78.9% of enrollment, in Bristol, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Guiteras School?
Guiteras School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Guiteras School rank among public schools in Bristol?
By Resource Investment Index, Guiteras School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Bristol, RI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Bristol Warren?
Besides Guiteras School, Bristol Warren also operates Mt. Hope High School (787 students), Kickemuit Middle School (633 students), and Hugh Cole School (517 students). See the Bristol Warren district page for the complete list.