Enrollment
87
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Westerly, RI
Westerly Inclusion Preschool P
Federal NCES profile for Westerly Inclusion Preschool P, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 440117000499
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 100
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Westerly Inclusion Preschool P earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Rhode Island.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Westerly · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 18.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Westerly Inclusion Preschool P has class sizes near the Rhode Island median. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Westerly Inclusion Preschool P ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Westerly, RI.
School address
District: Westerly · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440117000499 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
6.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 13.8:1 Rhode Island avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.3%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Westerly Inclusion Preschool P compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
What stands out at Westerly Inclusion Preschool P
Westerly Inclusion Preschool P is a lower-poverty, small combined-grade school in Westerly, Rhode Island, enrolling 87 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.5:1 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 18.3% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 98% of Rhode Island schools, with 87 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 308 Rhode Island schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 53/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 0.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Westerly also operates Westerly High School (650 students) and Westerly Middle School (639 students) alongside Westerly Inclusion Preschool P.
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 Westerly Inclusion Preschool P compares
Westerly Inclusion Preschool P 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.3% | ▼ 54% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 87 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
87
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 69% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
0.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$24,106
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 65.5%
Hispanic or Latino 14.9%
Two or More 13.8%
Asian 4.6%
African American 1.1%
Largest group: White at 65.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.7, Westerly Inclusion Preschool P is more mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Westerly, which includes Westerly Inclusion Preschool P.
$24,106
Per student
+19%
vs Rhode Island
Avg $20,315
+45%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 73.3%
State 19.6%
Federal 7.1%
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 Westerly Inclusion Preschool P Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westerly High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westerly Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dunn's Corners School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Springbrook Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| State Street School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Westerly Inclusion Preschool P's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 639
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 264
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 212
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~87 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Westerly Inclusion Preschool P
How many students attend Westerly Inclusion Preschool P?
Westerly Inclusion Preschool P has 87 students enrolled. It is a public school in Westerly, RI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Westerly Inclusion Preschool P?
The student-teacher ratio at Westerly Inclusion Preschool P is 14.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Westerly Inclusion Preschool P?
18.3% of students at Westerly Inclusion Preschool P are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Westerly Inclusion Preschool P?
The largest demographic group at Westerly Inclusion Preschool P is White at 65.5% of enrollment, in Westerly, RI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Westerly Inclusion Preschool P?
Westerly Inclusion Preschool P has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Westerly Inclusion Preschool P rank among public schools in Westerly?
By Resource Investment Index, Westerly Inclusion Preschool P ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Westerly, 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 Westerly on the city page.
Is Westerly Inclusion Preschool P a good school?
Westerly Inclusion Preschool P earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Rhode Island. 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 Westerly?
Besides Westerly Inclusion Preschool P, Westerly also operates Westerly High School (650 students), Westerly Middle School (639 students), and Dunn's Corners School (264 students). See the Westerly district page for the complete list.
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