Enrollment
123
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.2:1
vs 13.8:1 Rhode Island avg
-48% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.8%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
-45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Guiteras School compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
What stands out at Guiteras School
Guiteras School is a small elementary school in Bristol, Rhode Island, enrolling 123 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7.2:1, Guiteras School is leaner than roughly 99% of Rhode Island schools and 48% under the state's 13.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 21.8% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Rhode Island schools, with 123 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 308 scored Rhode Island schools.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 36/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Bristol's elementary schools, it stands alongside Rockwell School (260 students): Guiteras School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (7.2:1 vs 16.3:1).
Bristol Warren also operates Mt. Hope High School (787 students) and Kickemuit Middle School (633 students) alongside Guiteras 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 Guiteras School compares
Guiteras 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,503
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bristol Warren, which includes Guiteras School.
$19,503
Per student
-4%
vs Rhode Island
Avg $20,315
+18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.0%
State 27.2%
Federal 6.8%
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 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
- 787
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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.
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 (~123 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Bristol on the city page.
Is Guiteras School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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