- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Pawtucket, RI
William E. Tolman High
Federal NCES profile for William E. Tolman High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 440084000202
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William E. Tolman High earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median. It is also one of the largest schools in Rhode Island.
- #4 of 4
- high schools in Pawtucket · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 49.0%
- free-lunch eligible
William E. Tolman High has class sizes near the Rhode Island median. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William E. Tolman High ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Pawtucket, RI.
School address
District: Pawtucket · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440084000202 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
William E. Tolman High held near 1,027 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 74.0 → 68.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-29 students YoY 440084000202 · Pawtucket, RI High · MID · TRAD
995 enr · 13.4:1 · 49.0% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Charles E. Shea High School (770 students)
William E. Tolman High held near 1,027 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-29 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 74.0 → 68.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
William E. Tolman High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
William E. Tolman High
995 students
- Charles E. She
Charles E. Shea High School
770 students
- Joseph Jenks M
Joseph Jenks Middle School
697 students
- Lyman B. Goff
Lyman B. Goff Middle School
637 students
- Samuel Slater
Samuel Slater Middle School
590 students
- Henry J. Winte
Henry J. Winters School
550 students
What this shows William E. Tolman High reports 995 students on the CCD universe file.
How William E. Tolman High compares
William E. Tolman High 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 | 13.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.0% | ▲ 24% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 995 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
995
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Rhode Island average of 39.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 56% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
63.9%
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
$19,041
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 332 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 84 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 40.3%
African American 26.9%
White 24.8%
Two or More 6.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.0, William E. Tolman High is more mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
District finance for Pawtucket reports $19,041 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How William E. Tolman High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles E. Shea High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joseph Jenks Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lyman B. Goff Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Samuel Slater Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Henry J. Winters School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William E. Tolman High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 697
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 637
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 590
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar high schools in Pawtucket
3 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~995 students)
Frequently asked questions about William E. Tolman High
How many students attend William E. Tolman High?
William E. Tolman High has 995 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pawtucket, RI. CCD year-over-year: 1,056 (2022-23) → 1,027 (2023-24), nearly flat (-29).
What is the student-teacher ratio at William E. Tolman High?
The student-teacher ratio at William E. Tolman High is 13.4:1, which is 3% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 15% 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 E. Tolman High?
49.0% of students at William E. Tolman High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William E. Tolman High?
The largest demographic group at William E. Tolman High is Hispanic or Latino at 40.3% of enrollment, in Pawtucket, RI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William E. Tolman High?
William E. Tolman High has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does William E. Tolman High rank among high schools in Pawtucket?
By Resource Investment Index, William E. Tolman High ranks #4 of 4 high schools in Pawtucket, RI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Pawtucket on the city page.
What other schools are in Pawtucket?
Besides William E. Tolman High, Pawtucket also operates Charles E. Shea High School (770 students), Joseph Jenks Middle School (697 students), and Lyman B. Goff Middle School (637 students). See the Pawtucket district page for the complete list.