- Enrollment
- 1,085
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
James L. Mcguire School held near 403 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.8 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 440078000177 · North Providence, RI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
384 enr · 17.5:1 · 34.8% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: North Providence High (1,085 students)
James L. Mcguire School held near 403 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.8 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
James L. Mcguire School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Providen
North Providence High
1,085 students
- Birchwood Midd 390
Birchwood Middle School
390 students
- Stephen Olney 388
Stephen Olney School
388 students
- This school 384
James L. Mcguire School
384 students
- Dr. Edward Ric 378
Dr. Edward Ricci School
378 students
- Greystone Scho 303
Greystone School
303 students
What this shows James L. Mcguire School reports 384 students on the CCD universe file.
How James L. Mcguire School compares
James L. Mcguire 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 | 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 methodology
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
$18,638
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
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.
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
District finance for North Providence reports $18,638 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~384 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 388 (2022-23) → 403 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.