Enrollment
502
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.4:1
vs 13.8:1 Rhode Island avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.5%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
-68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Vincent J. Gallagher Middle compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
What stands out at Vincent J. Gallagher Middle
Vincent J. Gallagher Middle is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Smithfield, Rhode Island, enrolling 502 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Rhode Island schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.5% free-meal eligibility runs 68% below the Rhode Island average.
Enrollment of 502 puts it in the larger third of Rhode Island schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 308 scored Rhode Island schools.
Against 52 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #21.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 251 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Smithfield also operates Smithfield High School (729 students) and Pleasant View Elementary Schoo (552 students) alongside Vincent J. Gallagher Middle.
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 Vincent J. Gallagher Middle compares
Vincent J. Gallagher Middle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,677
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Smithfield, which includes Vincent J. Gallagher Middle.
$17,677
Per student
-13%
vs Rhode Island
Avg $20,315
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.1%
State 20.5%
Federal 7.4%
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 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
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- 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
Similar middle 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 (~502 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.4:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Vincent J. Gallagher Middle a good school?
Vincent J. Gallagher Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Rhode Island schools. 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 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.
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