- Enrollment
- 995
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pawtucket, RI
Jacqueline M. Walsh School
Federal NCES profile for Jacqueline M. Walsh School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 440084000466
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jacqueline M. Walsh School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Rhode Island schools.
- #1 of 4
- high schools in Pawtucket · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Rhode Island
- 26.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Jacqueline M. Walsh School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jacqueline M. Walsh School ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Pawtucket, RI.
School address
District: Pawtucket · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440084000466 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Jacqueline M. Walsh School held near 182 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 15.9 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 440084000466 · Pawtucket, RI High · SMALL · TRAD
173 enr · 11.5:1 · 26.6% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: William E. Tolman High (995 students)
Jacqueline M. Walsh School held near 182 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE held 15.9 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Jacqueline M. Walsh School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- William E. Tol
William E. Tolman High
995 students
- Charles E. She
Charles E. Shea High School
770 students
- Joseph Jenks M
Joseph Jenks Middle School
697 students
- Lyman B. Goff
Lyman B. Goff Middle School
637 students
- Samuel Slater
Samuel Slater Middle School
590 students
- This school 173
Jacqueline M. Walsh School
173 students
What this shows Jacqueline M. Walsh School reports 173 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jacqueline M. Walsh School compares
Jacqueline M. Walsh 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 17% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.6% | ▼ 33% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 173 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
173
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 24% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.4%
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
$19,041
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 173 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 43.4%
Hispanic or Latino 40.9%
African American 8.8%
Two or More 5.7%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 43.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.3, Jacqueline M. Walsh School is more mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Pawtucket reports $19,041 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jacqueline M. Walsh School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William E. Tolman High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles E. Shea High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joseph Jenks Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lyman B. Goff Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Samuel Slater Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jacqueline M. Walsh School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 697
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 637
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 590
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar high schools in Pawtucket
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~173 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jacqueline M. Walsh School
How many students attend Jacqueline M. Walsh School?
Jacqueline M. Walsh School has 173 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pawtucket, RI. CCD year-over-year: 184 (2022-23) → 182 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jacqueline M. Walsh School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jacqueline M. Walsh School is 11.5:1, which is 17% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 27% 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 Jacqueline M. Walsh School?
26.6% of students at Jacqueline M. Walsh School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jacqueline M. Walsh School?
The largest demographic group at Jacqueline M. Walsh School is White at 43.4% of enrollment, in Pawtucket, RI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jacqueline M. Walsh School?
Jacqueline M. Walsh School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Jacqueline M. Walsh School rank among high schools in Pawtucket?
By Resource Investment Index, Jacqueline M. Walsh School ranks #1 of 4 high schools in Pawtucket, RI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Pawtucket on the city page.
What other schools are in Pawtucket?
Besides Jacqueline M. Walsh School, Pawtucket also operates William E. Tolman High (995 students), Charles E. Shea High School (770 students), and Joseph Jenks Middle School (697 students). See the Pawtucket district page for the complete list.