Enrollment
310
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Harrisville, RI
William Callahan School
Federal NCES profile for William Callahan School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 440009000022
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William Callahan School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Harrisville · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 37.7%
- free-lunch eligible
William Callahan School has class sizes near the Rhode Island median. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William Callahan School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Harrisville, RI.
School address
District: Burrillville · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440009000022 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 13.8:1 Rhode Island avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.7%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How William Callahan School compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
What stands out at William Callahan School
William Callahan School is a mid-sized elementary school in Harrisville, Rhode Island, enrolling 310 students.
At 13.5:1, 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.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 37.7% lands close to the Rhode Island typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 310 students, its enrollment sits close to the Rhode Island median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 308 scored Rhode Island schools.
Against 68 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #12.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 18.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Burrillville also operates Burrillville High School (634 students) and Burrillville Middle School (469 students) alongside William Callahan 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 William Callahan School compares
William Callahan 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 2% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.7% | ▼ 5% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 310 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
310
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 58% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,729
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 + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 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 87.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Two or More 2.9%
African American 1.9%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 87.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.9, William Callahan School is less mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Burrillville, which includes William Callahan School.
$17,729
Per student
-13%
vs Rhode Island
Avg $20,315
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.9%
State 38.5%
Federal 10.6%
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 William Callahan School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burrillville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Burrillville Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Steere Farm Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Austin T. Levy School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William Callahan School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 469
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 268
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 254
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~310 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about William Callahan School
How many students attend William Callahan School?
William Callahan School has 310 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Harrisville, RI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Callahan School?
The student-teacher ratio at William Callahan School is 13.5:1, which is 2% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 14% 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 William Callahan School?
37.7% of students at William Callahan School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William Callahan School?
The largest demographic group at William Callahan School is White at 87.4% of enrollment, in Harrisville, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William Callahan School?
William Callahan School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 William Callahan School rank among public schools in Harrisville?
By Resource Investment Index, William Callahan School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Harrisville, 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 Harrisville on the city page.
Is William Callahan School a good school?
William Callahan School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median. 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 Burrillville?
Besides William Callahan School, Burrillville also operates Burrillville High School (634 students), Burrillville Middle School (469 students), and Steere Farm Elementary School (268 students). See the Burrillville district page for the complete list.
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