- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Smithfield, RI
Vincent J. Gallagher Middle
Federal NCES profile for Vincent J. Gallagher Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 440099000260
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Vincent J. Gallagher Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Rhode Island schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Smithfield · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Rhode Island
- 12.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Vincent J. Gallagher Middle has class sizes smaller than 77% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Vincent J. Gallagher Middle ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Smithfield, RI.
School address
District: Smithfield · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440099000260 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Vincent J. Gallagher Middle held near 522 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 440099000260 · Smithfield, RI Middle · MID · TRAD
502 enr · 11.4:1 · 12.5% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Smithfield High School (729 students)
Vincent J. Gallagher Middle held near 522 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Vincent J. Gallagher Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Smithfield Hig
Smithfield High School
729 students
- Pleasant View
Pleasant View Elementary Schoo
552 students
- This school
Vincent J. Gallagher Middle
502 students
- Raymond Laperc
Raymond Laperche School
337 students
- Old County Roa 228
Old County Road School
228 students
What this shows Vincent J. Gallagher Middle reports 502 students on the CCD universe file.
How Vincent J. Gallagher Middle compares
Vincent J. Gallagher Middle 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 17% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.5% | ▼ 68% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 502 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
502
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% below the Rhode Island average of 39.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 23% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
23.3%
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
$18,082
per pupil, district-wide
- below Rhode Island avg of $21,508
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 251 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.4%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 2.0%
African American 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 83.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.7, Vincent J. Gallagher Middle is less mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
District finance for Smithfield reports $18,082 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Vincent J. Gallagher Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smithfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pleasant View Elementary Schoo | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Raymond Laperche School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Old County Road School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Vincent J. Gallagher Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 228
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~502 students)
Frequently asked questions about Vincent J. Gallagher Middle
How many students attend Vincent J. Gallagher Middle?
Vincent J. Gallagher Middle has 502 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Smithfield, RI. CCD year-over-year: 537 (2022-23) → 522 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vincent J. Gallagher Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Vincent J. Gallagher Middle is 11.4:1, which is 17% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 27% 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 Vincent J. Gallagher Middle?
12.5% of students at Vincent J. Gallagher Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Vincent J. Gallagher Middle?
The largest demographic group at Vincent J. Gallagher Middle is White at 83.1% of enrollment, in Smithfield, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Vincent J. Gallagher Middle?
Vincent J. Gallagher Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Vincent J. Gallagher Middle rank among public schools in Smithfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Vincent J. Gallagher Middle ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Smithfield, 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 Smithfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Smithfield?
Besides Vincent J. Gallagher Middle, Smithfield also operates Smithfield High School (729 students), Pleasant View Elementary Schoo (552 students), and Raymond Laperche School (337 students). See the Smithfield district page for the complete list.