- Enrollment
- 1,104
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Warwick, RI
Pilgrim High School
Federal NCES profile for Pilgrim High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 440111000301
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pilgrim High School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 79% of Rhode Island schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Rhode Island.
- #17 of 18
- public schools in Warwick · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Rhode Island
- 26.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Pilgrim High School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pilgrim High School ranks #17 of 18 public schools in Warwick, RI.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Pilgrim High School held near 1,165 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 101.8 → 108.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 440111000301 · Warwick, RI High · MID · TRAD
1,137 enr · 11.3:1 · 26.4% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Toll Gate High School (1,104 students)
Pilgrim High School held near 1,165 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 101.8 → 108.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Pilgrim High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Sherman School 324
Sherman School
324 students
What this shows Pilgrim High School reports 1,137 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pilgrim High School compares
Pilgrim High 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 18% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.4% | ▼ 33% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,137 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,137
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 21% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
57.9%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 569 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.9%
Hispanic or Latino 16.7%
Two or More 6.7%
Asian 4.5%
African American 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 66.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.6, Pilgrim High School is more mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 13
District finance for Warwick reports $23,182 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pilgrim High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toll Gate High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Warwick Veterans Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Winman Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Oakland Beach School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sherman School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pilgrim High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 324
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar high schools in Warwick
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~1,137 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pilgrim High School
How many students attend Pilgrim High School?
Pilgrim High School has 1,137 students enrolled. It is a high school in Warwick, RI. CCD year-over-year: 1,147 (2022-23) → 1,165 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pilgrim High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pilgrim High School is 11.3:1, which is 18% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 28% 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 Pilgrim High School?
26.4% of students at Pilgrim High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pilgrim High School?
The largest demographic group at Pilgrim High School is White at 66.9% of enrollment, in Warwick, RI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pilgrim High School?
Pilgrim High School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pilgrim High School rank among public schools in Warwick?
By Resource Investment Index, Pilgrim High School ranks #17 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 Pilgrim High School, Warwick also operates Toll Gate High School (1,104 students), Warwick Veterans Middle School (1,059 students), and Winman Middle School (706 students). See the Warwick district page for the complete list.