- Enrollment
- 1,646
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Harris School shrank from 428 students in 2022-23 to 391 in 2023-24 (-8.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.2 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 440120000336 · Woonsocket, RI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
371 enr · 13.7:1 · 67.3% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Woonsocket High School (1,646 students)
Harris School shrank from 428 students in 2022-23 to 391 in 2023-24 (-8.6%). Teacher FTE lost 27.2 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Harris School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Woonsocket Hig
Woonsocket High School
1,646 students
- Pothier-Citize
Pothier-Citizens Elem Campus
669 students
- Woonsocket Mid 542
Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova
542 students
- Woonsocket Mid 537
Woonsocket Middle at Hamlet
537 students
- Globe Park Sch 519
Globe Park School
519 students
- This school 371
Harris School
371 students
What this shows Harris School reports 371 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harris School compares
Harris 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 | 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 methodology
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
$19,754
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
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.
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
District finance for Woonsocket reports $19,754 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~371 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 428 (2022-23) → 391 (2023-24), down 37.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.