- Enrollment
- 1,201
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Washington Oak School held near 621 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 440021000034 · Coventry, RI Other · MID · TRAD
594 enr · 14.8:1 · 17.3% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Coventry High School (1,201 students)
Washington Oak School held near 621 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 40.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Washington Oak School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Coventry High
Coventry High School
1,201 students
- Alan Shawn Fei
Alan Shawn Feinstein Ms of Cov
944 students
- This school
Washington Oak School
594 students
- Tiogue School 328
Tiogue School
328 students
- Hopkins Hill S 323
Hopkins Hill School
323 students
- Blackrock Scho 322
Blackrock School
322 students
What this shows Washington Oak School reports 594 students on the CCD universe file.
How Washington Oak School compares
Washington Oak 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 | 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 methodology
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
$19,888
per pupil, district-wide
- below Rhode Island avg of $21,508
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.
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
District finance for Coventry reports $19,888 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~594 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 625 (2022-23) → 621 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.