- Enrollment
- 1,137
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Warwick, RI
Warwick Neck School
Federal NCES profile for Warwick Neck School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 440111000308
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Warwick Neck School earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Rhode Island schools.
- #12 of 12
- elementary schools in Warwick · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Rhode Island
- 32.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Warwick Neck School has class sizes larger than 89% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Warwick Neck School ranks #12 of 12 elementary schools in Warwick, RI.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Warwick Neck School held near 287 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 17.4 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 440111000308 · Warwick, RI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
290 enr · 17.1:1 · 32.6% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Pilgrim High School (1,137 students)
Warwick Neck School held near 287 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 17.4 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Warwick Neck School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pilgrim High S
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
- This school 290
Warwick Neck School
290 students
What this shows Warwick Neck School reports 290 students on the CCD universe file.
How Warwick Neck School compares
Warwick Neck 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 24% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 32.6% | ▼ 18% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 290 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
290
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
32.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 89% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.4%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.0%
Hispanic or Latino 19.3%
Two or More 7.9%
African American 1.4%
Asian 1.4%
Largest group: White at 70.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.6, Warwick Neck School is about as mixed as the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
District finance for Warwick reports $23,182 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Warwick Neck School 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 | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oakland Beach School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Warwick Neck School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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 elementary schools in Warwick
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Sherman School
Standard public school
324 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Cedar Hill School
Standard public school
299 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Holliman School
Standard public school
280 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Hoxsie School
Standard public school
278 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Norwood School
Standard public school
265 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Wyman School
Standard public school
262 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~290 students)
Frequently asked questions about Warwick Neck School
How many students attend Warwick Neck School?
Warwick Neck School has 290 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Warwick, RI. CCD year-over-year: 282 (2022-23) → 287 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Warwick Neck School?
The student-teacher ratio at Warwick Neck School is 17.1:1, which is 24% higher than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Warwick Neck School?
32.6% of students at Warwick Neck School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Warwick Neck School?
The largest demographic group at Warwick Neck School is White at 70.0% of enrollment, in Warwick, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Warwick Neck School?
Warwick Neck School has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Warwick Neck School rank among elementary schools in Warwick?
By Resource Investment Index, Warwick Neck School ranks #12 of 12 elementary 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 elementary schools in Warwick on the city page.
What other schools are in Warwick?
Besides Warwick Neck School, 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.