Enrollment
976
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Warwick, RI
John F. Deering Middle
Federal NCES profile for John F. Deering Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 440114000313
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John F. Deering Middle earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of Rhode Island schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in West Warwick · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Rhode Island
- 44.6%
- free-lunch eligible
John F. Deering Middle has class sizes smaller than 85% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John F. Deering Middle ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in West Warwick, RI.
School address
District: West Warwick · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440114000313 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
91.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.7:1
vs 13.8:1 Rhode Island avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.6%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
+13% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John F. Deering Middle compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
What stands out at John F. Deering Middle
John F. Deering Middle is a large elementary school in West Warwick, Rhode Island, enrolling 976 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.7:1, John F. Deering Middle is leaner than roughly 85% of Rhode Island schools and 22% under the state's 13.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 44.6% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Rhode Island, bigger than 94% of state schools at 976 students.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 308 scored Rhode Island schools.
Against 16 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #3.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 244 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 57.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Discipline events run high: 235 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 976 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among West Warwick's elementary schools, it stands alongside John F. Horgan School (475 students): John F. Deering Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.7:1 vs 13.2:1).
West Warwick also operates West Warwick High School (1,081 students) and John F. Horgan School (475 students) alongside John F. Deering Middle.
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 John F. Deering Middle compares
John F. Deering Middle 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 22% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.6% | ▲ 13% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 976 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
976
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% 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
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 15% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 85% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
57.3%
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
$19,354
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 244 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
160
in-school suspensions + 75 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 24.1 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 60.9%
Hispanic or Latino 23.6%
African American 7.0%
Two or More 5.5%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 60.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.5, John F. Deering Middle is more mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Warwick, which includes John F. Deering Middle.
$19,354
Per student
-5%
vs Rhode Island
Avg $20,315
+17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.5%
State 46.1%
Federal 11.4%
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 John F. Deering Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Warwick High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John F. Horgan School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greenbush Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wakefield Hills El. School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Maisie E. Quinn School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John F. Deering Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,081
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 475
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 427
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 373
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 91
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar elementary schools in West Warwick
2 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 (~976 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.7:1)
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Frequently asked questions about John F. Deering Middle
How many students attend John F. Deering Middle?
John F. Deering Middle has 976 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Warwick, RI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John F. Deering Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at John F. Deering Middle is 10.7:1, which is 22% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 32% 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 John F. Deering Middle?
44.6% of students at John F. Deering Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John F. Deering Middle?
The largest demographic group at John F. Deering Middle is White at 60.9% of enrollment, in West Warwick, RI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John F. Deering Middle?
John F. Deering Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does John F. Deering Middle rank among elementary schools in West Warwick?
By Resource Investment Index, John F. Deering Middle ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in West Warwick, 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 West Warwick on the city page.
Is John F. Deering Middle a good school?
John F. Deering Middle earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 85% of 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 West Warwick?
Besides John F. Deering Middle, West Warwick also operates West Warwick High School (1,081 students), John F. Horgan School (475 students), and Greenbush Elementary School (427 students). See the West Warwick district page for the complete list.
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