Enrollment
371
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Woonsocket, RI
Harris School
Federal NCES profile for Harris School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 440120000336
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harris School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Rhode Island schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in Woonsocket · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 67.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Harris School has class sizes near the Rhode Island median. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harris School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Woonsocket, RI.
School address
District: Woonsocket · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440120000336 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 13.8:1 Rhode Island avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.3%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
+70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Harris School compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
What stands out at Harris School
Harris School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, enrolling 371 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Rhode Island schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 67.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 371 students, its enrollment sits close to the Rhode Island median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 308 scored Rhode Island schools.
Against 49 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #31.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 78.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Woonsocket's elementary schools, it stands alongside Rise Prep Mayoral Academy (573 students): Harris School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.7:1 vs 18.5:1).
Woonsocket also operates Woonsocket High School (1,646 students) and Pothier-Citizens Elem Campus (669 students) alongside Harris 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 Harris School compares
Harris 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.3% | ▲ 70% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 371 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
371
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
67.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% above the Rhode Island average of 39.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 61% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
78.2%
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
$18,236
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
4
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 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 49.6%
Hispanic or Latino 23.2%
African American 15.9%
Two or More 6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Asian 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 49.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.0, Harris School is more mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Woonsocket, which includes Harris School.
$18,236
Per student
-10%
vs Rhode Island
Avg $20,315
+10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.0%
State 65.1%
Federal 18.0%
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 Harris School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woonsocket High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pothier-Citizens Elem Campus | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woonsocket Middle at Hamlet | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Globe Park School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harris School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,646
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar elementary schools in Woonsocket
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Rise Prep Mayoral Academy
Standard public school
573 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Bernon Heights School
Standard public school
405 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Leo a. Savoie School
Standard public school
380 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Kevin K. Coleman School
Standard public school
256 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~371 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Harris School
How many students attend Harris School?
Harris School has 371 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Woonsocket, RI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harris School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harris School is 13.7:1, which is 1% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 13% 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 Harris School?
67.3% of students at Harris School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harris School?
The largest demographic group at Harris School is White at 49.6% of enrollment, in Woonsocket, RI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harris School?
Harris 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 Harris School rank among elementary schools in Woonsocket?
By Resource Investment Index, Harris School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in Woonsocket, 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 Woonsocket on the city page.
Is Harris School a good school?
Harris School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Woonsocket?
Besides Harris School, Woonsocket also operates Woonsocket High School (1,646 students), Pothier-Citizens Elem Campus (669 students), and Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova (542 students). See the Woonsocket district page for the complete list.
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