Enrollment
328
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Coventry, RI
Tiogue School
Federal NCES profile for Tiogue School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 440021000365
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Tiogue School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Coventry · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 29.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Tiogue School has class sizes near the Rhode Island median. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Tiogue School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Coventry, RI.
School address
District: Coventry · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440021000365 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 13.8:1 Rhode Island avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.2%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Tiogue School compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
What stands out at Tiogue School
Tiogue School is a mid-sized elementary school in Coventry, Rhode Island, enrolling 328 students.
At 13.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Rhode Island median, within a few percentage points of the 13.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 29.2% lands close to the Rhode Island typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 328 students, its enrollment sits close to the Rhode Island median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 308 scored Rhode Island schools.
Against 80 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #28.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 39/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Coventry's elementary schools, it stands alongside Hopkins Hill School (323 students): Tiogue School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.1:1 vs 10.8:1).
Coventry also operates Coventry High School (1,201 students) and Alan Shawn Feinstein Ms of Cov (944 students) alongside Tiogue 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 Tiogue School compares
Tiogue 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 5% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.2% | ▼ 26% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 328 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
328
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 51% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.2%
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
$18,961
per pupil, district-wide
- below Rhode Island avg of $20,315
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 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 77.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%
Two or More 7.6%
African American 1.2%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 77.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.5, Tiogue School is less mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Coventry, which includes Tiogue School.
$18,961
Per student
-7%
vs Rhode Island
Avg $20,315
+14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 57.1%
State 34.4%
Federal 8.6%
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 Tiogue School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coventry High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alan Shawn Feinstein Ms of Cov | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Oak School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hopkins Hill School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blackrock School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Tiogue School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,201
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 944
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 322
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Coventry
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~328 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Tiogue School
How many students attend Tiogue School?
Tiogue School has 328 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Coventry, RI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tiogue School?
The student-teacher ratio at Tiogue School is 13.1:1, which is 5% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 17% 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 Tiogue School?
29.2% of students at Tiogue School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Tiogue School?
The largest demographic group at Tiogue School is White at 77.1% of enrollment, in Coventry, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Tiogue School?
Tiogue School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Tiogue School rank among elementary schools in Coventry?
By Resource Investment Index, Tiogue School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Coventry, 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 Coventry on the city page.
Is Tiogue School a good school?
Tiogue School earns 40/100 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 Coventry?
Besides Tiogue School, Coventry also operates Coventry High School (1,201 students), Alan Shawn Feinstein Ms of Cov (944 students), and Washington Oak School (594 students). See the Coventry district page for the complete list.
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