- Enrollment
- 1,137
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Warwick, RI
Oakland Beach School
Federal NCES profile for Oakland Beach School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 440111000299
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Oakland Beach School earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 80% of Rhode Island schools.
- #4 of 18
- public schools in Warwick · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.2:1
- small classes for Rhode Island
- 42.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Oakland Beach School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Oakland Beach School ranks #4 of 18 public schools in Warwick, RI.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Oakland Beach School held near 335 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.1 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 440111000299 · Warwick, RI Other · SMALL · TRAD
326 enr · 11.2:1 · 42.1% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Pilgrim High School (1,137 students)
Oakland Beach School held near 335 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.1 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Oakland Beach 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
- This school 326
Oakland Beach School
326 students
- Sherman School 324
Sherman School
324 students
What this shows Oakland Beach School reports 326 students on the CCD universe file.
How Oakland Beach School compares
Oakland Beach School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 11.2:1 | ▼ 19% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.1% | ▲ 6% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 326 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.2:1
Leaner classes than 82% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
326
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% 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
11.2:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 20% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
50.6%
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 + 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.
Student demographics
White 55.2%
Hispanic or Latino 25.5%
Two or More 8.0%
African American 4.9%
Asian 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 55.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.9, Oakland Beach School is more mixed than 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 Oakland Beach School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilgrim High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Toll Gate High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Warwick Veterans Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winman Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sherman School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Oakland Beach 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
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar other schools in Warwick
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other 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 (~326 students)
Frequently asked questions about Oakland Beach School
How many students attend Oakland Beach School?
Oakland Beach School has 326 students enrolled. It is a public school in Warwick, RI. CCD year-over-year: 330 (2022-23) → 335 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Oakland Beach School?
The student-teacher ratio at Oakland Beach School is 11.2:1, which is 19% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 29% 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 Oakland Beach School?
42.1% of students at Oakland Beach School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Oakland Beach School?
The largest demographic group at Oakland Beach School is White at 55.2% of enrollment, in Warwick, RI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Oakland Beach School?
Oakland Beach School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Oakland Beach School rank among public schools in Warwick?
By Resource Investment Index, Oakland Beach School ranks #4 of 18 public 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 public schools in Warwick on the city page.
What other schools are in Warwick?
Besides Oakland Beach 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.