- Enrollment
- 1,137
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Warwick, RI
Lippitt School
Federal NCES profile for Lippitt School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 440111000296
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lippitt School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 95% of Rhode Island schools.
- #1 of 12
- elementary schools in Warwick · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9.3:1
- small classes for Rhode Island
- 32.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lippitt School has class sizes smaller than 95% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lippitt School ranks #1 of 12 elementary schools in Warwick, RI.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
Lippitt School shrank from 247 students in 2022-23 to 224 in 2023-24 (-9.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.2 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 440111000296 · Warwick, RI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
223 enr · 9.3:1 · 32.0% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Pilgrim High School (1,137 students)
Lippitt School shrank from 247 students in 2022-23 to 224 in 2023-24 (-9.3%). Teacher FTE lost 24.2 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Lippitt School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pilgrim High S
Pilgrim High School
1,137 students
- Toll Gate High
Toll Gate High School
1,104 students
- Warwick Vetera
Warwick Veterans Middle School
1,059 students
- Winman Middle
Winman Middle School
706 students
- Oakland Beach 326
Oakland Beach School
326 students
- This school 223
Lippitt School
223 students
What this shows Lippitt School reports 223 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lippitt School compares
Lippitt School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 9.3:1 | ▼ 33% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.0% | ▼ 19% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 223 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.3:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
223
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Rhode Island average of 39.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.3:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 5% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
47.5%
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
$23,182
per pupil, district-wide
- above Rhode Island avg of $21,508
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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 + 1 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 68.6%
Hispanic or Latino 18.4%
Two or More 5.8%
African American 4.5%
Asian 2.7%
Largest group: White at 68.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.9, Lippitt School is about as mixed as the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
District finance for Warwick reports $23,182 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lippitt School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilgrim High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Toll Gate High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Warwick Veterans Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Winman Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oakland Beach School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lippitt School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,104
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,059
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 706
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar elementary schools in Warwick
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Sherman School
Standard public school
324 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Cedar Hill School
Standard public school
299 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Warwick Neck School
Standard public school
290 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Holliman School
Standard public school
280 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Hoxsie School
Standard public school
278 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Norwood School
Standard public school
265 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
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 (~223 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Lippitt School
How many students attend Lippitt School?
Lippitt School has 223 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Warwick, RI. CCD year-over-year: 247 (2022-23) → 224 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lippitt School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lippitt School is 9.3:1, which is 33% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 41% 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 Lippitt School?
32.0% of students at Lippitt School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lippitt School?
The largest demographic group at Lippitt School is White at 68.6% of enrollment, in Warwick, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lippitt School?
Lippitt School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Lippitt School rank among elementary schools in Warwick?
By Resource Investment Index, Lippitt School ranks #1 of 12 elementary schools in 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 Warwick on the city page.
What other schools are in Warwick?
Besides Lippitt School, Warwick also operates Pilgrim High School (1,137 students), Toll Gate High School (1,104 students), and Warwick Veterans Middle School (1,059 students). See the Warwick district page for the complete list.