- Enrollment
- 1,137
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Warwick, RI
Park School
Federal NCES profile for Park 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 440111000300
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Park 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
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 25.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Park School has class sizes near the Rhode Island median. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Park School ranks #5 of 12 elementary schools in Warwick, RI.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Park School held near 211 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 16.3 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 440111000300 · Warwick, RI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
225 enr · 14.1:1 · 25.1% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Pilgrim High School (1,137 students)
Park School held near 211 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 16.3 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Park 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 225
Park School
225 students
What this shows Park School reports 225 students on the CCD universe file.
How Park School compares
Park 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.1% | ▼ 37% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 225 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
225
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 66% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.6%
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 74.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.6%
Two or More 6.7%
African American 1.8%
Asian 1.3%
Largest group: White at 74.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.3, Park School is less 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 Park School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pilgrim High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Toll Gate High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Warwick Veterans Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Winman Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oakland Beach School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Park 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 (~225 students)
Frequently asked questions about Park School
How many students attend Park School?
Park School has 225 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Warwick, RI. CCD year-over-year: 215 (2022-23) → 211 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Park School?
The student-teacher ratio at Park School is 14.1:1, which is 2% higher than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Park School?
25.1% of students at Park School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Park School?
The largest demographic group at Park School is White at 74.7% of enrollment, in Warwick, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Park School?
Park School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (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 Park School rank among elementary schools in Warwick?
By Resource Investment Index, Park 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.
What other schools are in Warwick?
Besides Park 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.