Enrollment
594
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Coventry, RI
Washington Oak School
Federal NCES profile for Washington Oak School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 440021000034
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Washington Oak School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Rhode Island schools.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Coventry · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- large classes for Rhode Island
- 17.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Washington Oak School has class sizes larger than 72% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Oak School ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Coventry, RI.
School address
District: Coventry · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440021000034 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 13.8:1 Rhode Island avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.3%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Washington Oak School compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
What stands out at Washington Oak School
Washington Oak School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Coventry, Rhode Island, enrolling 594 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.8:1 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 17.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 594 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 55 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #31.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Coventry also operates Coventry High School (1,201 students) and Alan Shawn Feinstein Ms of Cov (944 students) alongside Washington Oak 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 Washington Oak School compares
Washington Oak 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.3% | ▼ 56% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 594 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
594
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 72% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
7
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 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 85.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 85.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.1, Washington Oak 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 Washington Oak 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 Washington Oak 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 |
| Tiogue School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hopkins Hill School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blackrock School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Washington Oak 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
- 328
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- 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 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 (~594 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Washington Oak School
How many students attend Washington Oak School?
Washington Oak School has 594 students enrolled. It is a public school in Coventry, RI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Oak School?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Oak School is 14.8:1, which is 7% higher than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Washington Oak School?
17.3% of students at Washington Oak School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Washington Oak School?
The largest demographic group at Washington Oak School is White at 85.5% of enrollment, in Coventry, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Washington Oak School?
Washington Oak School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Washington Oak School rank among public schools in Coventry?
By Resource Investment Index, Washington Oak School ranks #2 of 7 public 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 public schools in Coventry on the city page.
Is Washington Oak School a good school?
Washington Oak School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% 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 Coventry?
Besides Washington Oak School, Coventry also operates Coventry High School (1,201 students), Alan Shawn Feinstein Ms of Cov (944 students), and Tiogue School (328 students). See the Coventry district page for the complete list.
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