Enrollment
298
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 13.8:1 Rhode Island avg
-6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
19.7%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Western Coventry School compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
What stands out at Western Coventry School
Western Coventry School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Coventry, Rhode Island, enrolling 298 students.
At 13:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Rhode Island median, within a few percentage points of the 13.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 19.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 298 students, its enrollment sits close to the Rhode Island median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 308 scored Rhode Island schools.
Among 81 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Rhode Island schools statewide, it ranks #60, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (90% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 19/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Coventry's elementary schools, it stands alongside Tiogue School (328 students): Western Coventry School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13:1 vs 13.1:1).
Coventry also operates Coventry High School (1,201 students) and Alan Shawn Feinstein Ms of Cov (944 students) alongside Western Coventry 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 Western Coventry School compares
Western Coventry 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Coventry, which includes Western Coventry 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 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
- 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
- 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.
Similar elementary 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 (~298 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Western Coventry School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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