- Enrollment
- 1,201
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Coventry, RI
Western Coventry School
Federal NCES profile for Western Coventry School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 440021000041
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Western Coventry School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Rhode Island schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Coventry · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 19.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Western Coventry School has class sizes near the Rhode Island median. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Western Coventry School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Coventry, RI.
School address
District: Coventry · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440021000041 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Western Coventry School shrank from 330 students in 2022-23 to 313 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-17 students YoY 440021000041 · Coventry, RI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
298 enr · 13:1 · 19.7% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Coventry High School (1,201 students)
Western Coventry School shrank from 330 students in 2022-23 to 313 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 24.0 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Western Coventry 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
- Washington Oak
Washington Oak School
594 students
- Tiogue School 328
Tiogue School
328 students
- Hopkins Hill S 323
Hopkins Hill School
323 students
- This school 298
Western Coventry School
298 students
What this shows Western Coventry School reports 298 students on the CCD universe file.
How Western Coventry School compares
Western Coventry School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 6% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.7% | ▼ 50% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 298 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
298
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 49% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.5%
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
$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
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.
Student demographics
White 89.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 0.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 89.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.7, Western Coventry 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 Western Coventry 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 |
| Washington Oak School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tiogue School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hopkins Hill School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Western Coventry 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
- 594
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- 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
Similar elementary schools in Coventry
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~298 students)
Frequently asked questions about Western Coventry School
How many students attend Western Coventry School?
Western Coventry School has 298 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Coventry, RI. CCD year-over-year: 330 (2022-23) → 313 (2023-24), down 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Western Coventry School?
The student-teacher ratio at Western Coventry School is 13:1, which is 6% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Western Coventry School?
19.7% of students at Western Coventry School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Western Coventry School?
The largest demographic group at Western Coventry School is White at 89.9% of enrollment, in Coventry, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Western Coventry School?
Western Coventry School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Western Coventry School rank among elementary schools in Coventry?
By Resource Investment Index, Western Coventry School ranks #4 of 4 elementary 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 elementary schools in Coventry on the city page.
What other schools are in Coventry?
Besides Western Coventry School, Coventry also operates Coventry High School (1,201 students), Alan Shawn Feinstein Ms of Cov (944 students), and Washington Oak School (594 students). See the Coventry district page for the complete list.