Enrollment
384
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · North Providence, RI
James L. Mcguire School
Federal NCES profile for James L. Mcguire School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 440078000177
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James L. Mcguire School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Rhode Island schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Rhode Island schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in North Providence · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Rhode Island
- 34.8%
- free-lunch eligible
James L. Mcguire School has class sizes larger than 92% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James L. Mcguire School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in North Providence, RI.
School address
District: North Providence · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440078000177 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 13.8:1 Rhode Island avg
+27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.8%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
-12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How James L. Mcguire School compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
What stands out at James L. Mcguire School
James L. Mcguire School is a mid-sized elementary school in North Providence, Rhode Island, enrolling 384 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.5:1 is larger than about 92% of Rhode Island schools and 27% above the 13.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 34.8% lands close to the Rhode Island typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 384 students, its enrollment sits close to the Rhode Island median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 308 Rhode Island schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 65 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Rhode Island schools statewide, it ranks #58, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 67/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among North Providence's elementary schools, it stands alongside Stephen Olney School (388 students): James L. Mcguire School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.5:1 vs 13.4:1).
North Providence also operates North Providence High (1,085 students) and Birchwood Middle School (390 students) alongside James L. Mcguire 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 James L. Mcguire School compares
James L. Mcguire 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 | 17.5:1 | ▲ 27% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.8% | ▼ 12% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 384 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
384
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 92% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.7%
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
$17,717
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 45.3%
Hispanic or Latino 31.0%
African American 15.4%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 45.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.2, James L. Mcguire School is more mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Providence, which includes James L. Mcguire School.
$17,717
Per student
-13%
vs Rhode Island
Avg $20,315
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.0%
State 44.5%
Federal 10.5%
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 James L. Mcguire School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Providence High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Birchwood Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stephen Olney School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dr. Edward Ricci School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Greystone School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James L. Mcguire School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,085
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in North Providence
3 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 (~384 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about James L. Mcguire School
How many students attend James L. Mcguire School?
James L. Mcguire School has 384 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in North Providence, RI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James L. Mcguire School?
The student-teacher ratio at James L. Mcguire School is 17.5:1, which is 27% higher than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at James L. Mcguire School?
34.8% of students at James L. Mcguire School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James L. Mcguire School?
The largest demographic group at James L. Mcguire School is White at 45.3% of enrollment, in North Providence, RI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James L. Mcguire School?
James L. Mcguire School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 James L. Mcguire School rank among elementary schools in North Providence?
By Resource Investment Index, James L. Mcguire School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in North Providence, 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 North Providence on the city page.
Is James L. Mcguire School a good school?
James L. Mcguire School earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Rhode Island schools. 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 North Providence?
Besides James L. Mcguire School, North Providence also operates North Providence High (1,085 students), Birchwood Middle School (390 students), and Stephen Olney School (388 students). See the North Providence district page for the complete list.
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