- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
William Callahan School held near 315 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 23.4 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 440009000022 · Harrisville, RI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
310 enr · 13.5:1 · 37.7% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Burrillville High School (634 students)
William Callahan School held near 315 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 23.4 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
William Callahan School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Burrillville H
Burrillville High School
634 students
- Burrillville M
Burrillville Middle School
469 students
- This school
William Callahan School
310 students
- Steere Farm El
Steere Farm Elementary School
268 students
- Austin T. Levy
Austin T. Levy School
254 students
What this shows William Callahan School reports 310 students on the CCD universe file.
How William Callahan School compares
William Callahan 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 | 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 methodology
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
$18,861
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 + 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.
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
District finance for Burrillville reports $18,861 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~310 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 318 (2022-23) → 315 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.