Enrollment
380
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Woonsocket, RI
Leo a. Savoie School
Federal NCES profile for Leo a. Savoie School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 440120000330
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Leo a. Savoie School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Rhode Island schools.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Woonsocket · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Rhode Island
- 53.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Leo a. Savoie 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, Leo a. Savoie School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Woonsocket, RI.
School address
District: Woonsocket · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440120000330 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 13.8:1 Rhode Island avg
+31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.3%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Leo a. Savoie School compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
What stands out at Leo a. Savoie School
Leo a. Savoie School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, enrolling 380 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.1:1 is larger than about 92% of Rhode Island schools and 31% above the 13.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 53.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 380 students, its enrollment sits close to the Rhode Island median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 308 scored Rhode Island schools.
Against 53 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #20.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%) (diversity index 63/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Woonsocket's elementary schools, it stands alongside Rise Prep Mayoral Academy (573 students): Leo a. Savoie School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.1:1 vs 18.5:1).
Woonsocket also operates Woonsocket High School (1,646 students) and Pothier-Citizens Elem Campus (669 students) alongside Leo a. Savoie 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 Leo a. Savoie School compares
Leo a. Savoie 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 | 18.1:1 | ▲ 31% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.3% | ▲ 35% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 380 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
380
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 31% 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
28.4%
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
$18,236
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 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 54.5%
Hispanic or Latino 23.9%
African American 9.5%
Two or More 7.6%
Asian 3.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 54.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.0, Leo a. Savoie School is more mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Woonsocket, which includes Leo a. Savoie School.
$18,236
Per student
-10%
vs Rhode Island
Avg $20,315
+10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.0%
State 65.1%
Federal 18.0%
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 Leo a. Savoie School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woonsocket High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pothier-Citizens Elem Campus | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woonsocket Middle at Hamlet | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Globe Park School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Leo a. Savoie School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,646
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 542
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar elementary schools in Woonsocket
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Rise Prep Mayoral Academy
Standard public school
573 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Bernon Heights School
Standard public school
405 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Harris School
Standard public school
371 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Kevin K. Coleman School
Standard public school
256 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
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 (~380 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Leo a. Savoie School
How many students attend Leo a. Savoie School?
Leo a. Savoie School has 380 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Woonsocket, RI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Leo a. Savoie School?
The student-teacher ratio at Leo a. Savoie School is 18.1:1, which is 31% higher than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Leo a. Savoie School?
53.3% of students at Leo a. Savoie School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Leo a. Savoie School?
The largest demographic group at Leo a. Savoie School is White at 54.5% of enrollment, in Woonsocket, RI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Leo a. Savoie School?
Leo a. Savoie School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Leo a. Savoie School rank among elementary schools in Woonsocket?
By Resource Investment Index, Leo a. Savoie School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Woonsocket, 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 Woonsocket on the city page.
Is Leo a. Savoie School a good school?
Leo a. Savoie School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% 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 Woonsocket?
Besides Leo a. Savoie School, Woonsocket also operates Woonsocket High School (1,646 students), Pothier-Citizens Elem Campus (669 students), and Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova (542 students). See the Woonsocket district page for the complete list.
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