Enrollment
542
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Woonsocket, RI
Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova
Federal NCES profile for Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 440120000517
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 96% of Rhode Island schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Rhode Island schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Woonsocket · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9.2:1
- small classes for Rhode Island
- 72.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova has class sizes smaller than 96% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Woonsocket, RI.
School address
District: Woonsocket · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440120000517 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
59.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.2:1
vs 13.8:1 Rhode Island avg
-33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.5%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
+83% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
What stands out at Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova
Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, enrolling 542 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.2:1, Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova is leaner than roughly 96% of Rhode Island schools and 33% under the state's 13.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 72.5% of students qualify for free meals, 83% above the Rhode Island average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 542 puts it in the larger third of Rhode Island schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 308 scored Rhode Island schools.
Against 47 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #10.
Its student body is led by White (43%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 73.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 282 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 542 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Woonsocket's middle schools, it stands alongside Woonsocket Middle at Hamlet (537 students): Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (9.2:1 vs 10.7:1).
Woonsocket also operates Woonsocket High School (1,646 students) and Pothier-Citizens Elem Campus (669 students) alongside Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova.
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 Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova compares
Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova 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 | 9.2:1 | ▼ 33% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.5% | ▲ 83% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 542 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.2:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
542
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
72.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% above the Rhode Island average of 39.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.2:1
students per teacher
- 33% below state mean
Top 4% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
73.4%
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
$18,236
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
204
in-school suspensions + 78 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 37.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 52.0 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 42.8%
Hispanic or Latino 33.8%
African American 11.4%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 4.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 42.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.3, Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova is more mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Woonsocket, which includes Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova.
$18,236
Per student
-10%
vs Rhode Island
Avg $20,315
+10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 17.0%
State 65.1%
Federal 18.0%
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 Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woonsocket High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pothier-Citizens Elem Campus | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woonsocket Middle at Hamlet | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Globe Park School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bernon Heights School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,646
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 537
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 519
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar middle schools in Woonsocket
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle 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 (~542 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova
How many students attend Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova?
Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova has 542 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Woonsocket, RI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova?
The student-teacher ratio at Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova is 9.2:1, which is 33% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 41% 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 Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova?
72.5% of students at Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova?
The largest demographic group at Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova is White at 42.8% of enrollment, in Woonsocket, RI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova?
Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova rank among middle schools in Woonsocket?
By Resource Investment Index, Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Woonsocket, RI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Woonsocket on the city page.
Is Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova a good school?
Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 96% of Rhode Island schools. It is also more 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 Woonsocket?
Besides Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova, Woonsocket also operates Woonsocket High School (1,646 students), Pothier-Citizens Elem Campus (669 students), and Woonsocket Middle at Hamlet (537 students). See the Woonsocket district page for the complete list.
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