Enrollment
475
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 13.8:1 Rhode Island avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.2%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
+22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How John F. Horgan School compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
What stands out at John F. Horgan School
John F. Horgan School is a mid-sized elementary school in West Warwick, Rhode Island, enrolling 475 students.
At 13.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Rhode Island median, within a few percentage points of the 13.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 48.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 475 puts it in the larger third of Rhode Island schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 93% of the 308 Rhode Island schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 50 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Rhode Island schools statewide, it ranks #49, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (61%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 475 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 63.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among West Warwick's elementary schools, it stands alongside John F. Deering Middle (976 students): John F. Horgan School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.2:1 vs 10.7:1).
West Warwick also operates West Warwick High School (1,081 students) and John F. Deering Middle (976 students) alongside John F. Horgan 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 John F. Horgan School compares
John F. Horgan 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 60.8%
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for West Warwick, which includes John F. Horgan School.
$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. 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
- 1,081
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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.
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 (~475 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.2:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is John F. Horgan School a good school?
John F. Horgan School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median. 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. 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.
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