Enrollment
207
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Warwick, RI
Warwick Early Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Warwick Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 22/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 440111000287
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Warwick Early Learning Center earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Rhode Island schools.
- #16 of 18
- public schools in Warwick · Resource Index
- 22
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Rhode Island
- 25.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Warwick Early Learning Center has class sizes larger than 82% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Warwick Early Learning Center ranks #16 of 18 public schools in Warwick, RI.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 13.8:1 Rhode Island avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.0%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
-37% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Warwick Early Learning Center compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
What stands out at Warwick Early Learning Center
Warwick Early Learning Center is a small combined-grade school in Warwick, Rhode Island, enrolling 207 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Rhode Island schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 207 puts it in the smaller third of Rhode Island schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 92% of the 308 Rhode Island schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 50 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Rhode Island schools statewide, it ranks #50, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Hispanic or Latino (20%) (diversity index 54/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 76.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Warwick's public schools, it stands alongside Oakland Beach School (326 students): Warwick Early Learning Center is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.9:1 vs 11.2:1).
Warwick also operates Pilgrim High School (1,137 students) and Toll Gate High School (1,104 students) alongside Warwick Early Learning Center.
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 Warwick Early Learning Center compares
Warwick Early Learning Center 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 15% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.0% | ▼ 37% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 207 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
207
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.0%
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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 82% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
76.8%
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
$22,540
per pupil, district-wide
- above Rhode Island avg of $20,315
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.
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 64.3%
Hispanic or Latino 20.3%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 4.3%
African American 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 64.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.7, Warwick Early Learning Center is more mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Warwick, which includes Warwick Early Learning Center.
$22,540
Per student
+11%
vs Rhode Island
Avg $20,315
+36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.4%
State 24.4%
Federal 11.2%
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 Warwick Early Learning Center 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 Warwick Early Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,137
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- 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 other schools in Warwick
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~207 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Warwick Early Learning Center
How many students attend Warwick Early Learning Center?
Warwick Early Learning Center has 207 students enrolled. It is a public school in Warwick, RI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Warwick Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Warwick Early Learning Center is 15.9:1, which is 15% higher than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Warwick Early Learning Center?
25.0% of students at Warwick Early Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Warwick Early Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Warwick Early Learning Center is White at 64.3% of enrollment, in Warwick, RI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Warwick Early Learning Center?
Warwick Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 22/100 (lower 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 Warwick Early Learning Center rank among public schools in Warwick?
By Resource Investment Index, Warwick Early Learning Center ranks #16 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.
Is Warwick Early Learning Center a good school?
Warwick Early Learning Center earns 22/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% 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 Warwick?
Besides Warwick Early Learning Center, 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.
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