Enrollment
265
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Warwick, RI
Norwood School
Federal NCES profile for Norwood School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 440111000298
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Norwood School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median.
- #5 of 12
- elementary schools in Warwick · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 37.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Norwood School has class sizes near the Rhode Island median. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Norwood School ranks #5 of 12 elementary schools in Warwick, RI.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 13.8:1 Rhode Island avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.5%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Norwood School compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
What stands out at Norwood School
Norwood School is a mid-sized elementary school in Warwick, Rhode Island, enrolling 265 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Rhode Island schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 37.5% lands close to the Rhode Island typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 265 puts it in the smaller third of Rhode Island schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 308 scored Rhode Island schools.
Among 55 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Rhode Island schools statewide, it ranks #45, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 60/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 46.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Warwick's elementary schools, it stands alongside Sherman School (324 students): Norwood School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.9:1 vs 15.4:1).
Warwick also operates Pilgrim High School (1,137 students) and Toll Gate High School (1,104 students) alongside Norwood 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 Norwood School compares
Norwood 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 | 13.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.5% | ▼ 5% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 265 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
265
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 63% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
46.0%
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
$22,540
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 58.1%
Hispanic or Latino 22.3%
Two or More 9.4%
Asian 6.8%
African American 3.4%
Largest group: White at 58.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.8, Norwood School is more mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Warwick, which includes Norwood School.
$22,540
Per student
+11%
vs Rhode Island
Avg $20,315
+36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.4%
State 24.4%
Federal 11.2%
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 Norwood School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilgrim High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Toll Gate High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Warwick Veterans Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Winman Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oakland Beach School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Norwood School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,137
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- 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
Wyman School
Standard public school
262 students 12.5:1 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 (~265 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Norwood School
How many students attend Norwood School?
Norwood School has 265 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Warwick, RI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norwood School?
The student-teacher ratio at Norwood School is 13.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Norwood School?
37.5% of students at Norwood School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Norwood School?
The largest demographic group at Norwood School is White at 58.1% of enrollment, in Warwick, RI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Norwood School?
Norwood School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Norwood School rank among elementary schools in Warwick?
By Resource Investment Index, Norwood School ranks #5 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.
Is Norwood School a good school?
Norwood School earns 25/100 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 Warwick?
Besides Norwood 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.
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