- Enrollment
- 1,081
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
John F. Deering Middle held near 1,049 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 91.1 → 102.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-20 students YoY 440114000313 · West Warwick, RI Elementary · MID · TRAD
976 enr · 10.7:1 · 44.6% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: West Warwick High School (1,081 students)
John F. Deering Middle held near 1,049 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-20 headcount). Teacher FTE added 91.1 → 102.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
John F. Deering Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Warwick H
West Warwick High School
1,081 students
- This school
John F. Deering Middle
976 students
- John F. Horgan
John F. Horgan School
475 students
- Greenbush Elem 427
Greenbush Elementary School
427 students
- Wakefield Hill 373
Wakefield Hills El. School
373 students
- Maisie E. Quin 91
Maisie E. Quinn School
91 students
What this shows John F. Deering Middle reports 976 students on the CCD universe file.
How John F. Deering Middle compares
John F. Deering Middle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$21,007
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
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.
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
District finance for West Warwick reports $21,007 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~976 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.7:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,069 (2022-23) → 1,049 (2023-24), nearly flat (-20).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.