- Enrollment
- 1,081
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Warwick, RI
John F. Horgan School
Federal NCES profile for John F. Horgan School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 440114000315
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John F. Horgan School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in West Warwick · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 48.2%
- free-lunch eligible
John F. Horgan School has class sizes near the Rhode Island median. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John F. Horgan School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in West Warwick, RI.
School address
District: West Warwick · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440114000315 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
John F. Horgan School held near 481 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 440114000315 · West Warwick, RI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
475 enr · 13.2:1 · 48.2% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: West Warwick High School (1,081 students)
John F. Horgan School held near 481 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
John F. Horgan School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West Warwick H
West Warwick High School
1,081 students
- John F. Deerin
John F. Deering Middle
976 students
- This school
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. Horgan School reports 475 students on the CCD universe file.
How John F. Horgan School compares
John F. Horgan 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.2% | ▲ 22% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 475 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
475
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 53% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
63.4%
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
$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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 475 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.8%
Hispanic or Latino 27.6%
Two or More 7.4%
African American 2.5%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 60.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.8, John F. Horgan School 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. Horgan School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Warwick High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John F. Deering Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Greenbush Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wakefield Hills El. School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maisie E. Quinn School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John F. Horgan School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 976
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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 (~475 students)
Frequently asked questions about John F. Horgan School
How many students attend John F. Horgan School?
John F. Horgan School has 475 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Warwick, RI. CCD year-over-year: 467 (2022-23) → 481 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at John F. Horgan School?
The student-teacher ratio at John F. Horgan School is 13.2:1, which is 4% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 16% 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. Horgan School?
48.2% of students at John F. Horgan School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John F. Horgan School?
The largest demographic group at John F. Horgan School is White at 60.8% of enrollment, in West Warwick, RI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John F. Horgan School?
John F. Horgan School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower 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. Horgan School rank among elementary schools in West Warwick?
By Resource Investment Index, John F. Horgan School ranks #3 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. Horgan School, West Warwick also operates West Warwick High School (1,081 students), John F. Deering Middle (976 students), and Greenbush Elementary School (427 students). See the West Warwick district page for the complete list.