Enrollment
84
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · West Greenwich, RI
Mildred E. Lineham School
Federal NCES profile for Mildred E. Lineham School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 440036000112
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mildred E. Lineham School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Rhode Island schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Rhode Island.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in West Greenwich · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21:1
- large classes for Rhode Island
- 7.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Mildred E. Lineham School has class sizes larger than 96% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mildred E. Lineham School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in West Greenwich, RI.
School address
District: Exeter-West Greenwich · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440036000112 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21:1
vs 13.8:1 Rhode Island avg
+52% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
7.2%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
-82% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mildred E. Lineham School compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mildred E. Lineham School
Mildred E. Lineham School is a lower-poverty, small combined-grade school in West Greenwich, Rhode Island, enrolling 84 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21:1 is larger than about 96% of Rhode Island schools and 52% above the 13.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 7.2% free-meal eligibility runs 82% below the Rhode Island average.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 98% of Rhode Island schools, with 84 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 308 Rhode Island schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 58.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Exeter-West Greenwich also operates Metcalf School (522 students) and Exeter-West Greenwich Regional (452 students) alongside Mildred E. Lineham 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 Mildred E. Lineham School compares
Mildred E. Lineham 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 | 21:1 | ▲ 52% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.2% | ▼ 82% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 84 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
84
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
7.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 82% below the Rhode Island average of 39.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21:1
students per teacher
- 52% above state mean
Top 96% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
58.3%
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
$21,191
per pupil, district-wide
- above Rhode Island avg of $20,315
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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 85.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Two or More 4.8%
African American 1.2%
Asian 1.2%
Largest group: White at 85.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.8, Mildred E. Lineham School is less mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Exeter-West Greenwich, which includes Mildred E. Lineham School.
$21,191
Per student
+4%
vs Rhode Island
Avg $20,315
+28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 73.8%
State 19.5%
Federal 6.7%
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 Mildred E. Lineham School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metcalf School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Exeter-West Greenwich Regional | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Exeter-West Greenwich Reg. Jr. | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wawaloam School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mildred E. Lineham School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 522
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 256
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 215
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other 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 (~84 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Mildred E. Lineham School
How many students attend Mildred E. Lineham School?
Mildred E. Lineham School has 84 students enrolled. It is a public school in West Greenwich, RI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mildred E. Lineham School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mildred E. Lineham School is 21:1, which is 52% higher than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mildred E. Lineham School?
7.2% of students at Mildred E. Lineham School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mildred E. Lineham School?
The largest demographic group at Mildred E. Lineham School is White at 85.7% of enrollment, in West Greenwich, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mildred E. Lineham School?
Mildred E. Lineham School has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (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 Mildred E. Lineham School rank among public schools in West Greenwich?
By Resource Investment Index, Mildred E. Lineham School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in West Greenwich, RI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in West Greenwich on the city page.
Is Mildred E. Lineham School a good school?
Mildred E. Lineham School earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Rhode Island schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Rhode Island. 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 Exeter-West Greenwich?
Besides Mildred E. Lineham School, Exeter-West Greenwich also operates Metcalf School (522 students), Exeter-West Greenwich Regional (452 students), and Exeter-West Greenwich Reg. Jr. (256 students). See the Exeter-West Greenwich district page for the complete list.
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