- Enrollment
- 1,646
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-80 students YoY
Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova shrank from 630 students in 2022-23 to 550 in 2023-24 (-12.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 59.3 → 54.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-80 students YoY 440120000517 · Woonsocket, RI Middle · MID · TRAD
542 enr · 9.2:1 · 72.5% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Woonsocket High School (1,646 students)
Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova shrank from 630 students in 2022-23 to 550 in 2023-24 (-12.7%). Teacher FTE lost 59.3 → 54.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Woonsocket Hig
Woonsocket High School
1,646 students
- Pothier-Citize
Pothier-Citizens Elem Campus
669 students
- This school 542
Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova
542 students
- Woonsocket Mid 537
Woonsocket Middle at Hamlet
537 students
- Globe Park Sch 519
Globe Park School
519 students
- Bernon Heights 405
Bernon Heights School
405 students
What this shows Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova reports 542 students on the CCD universe file.
How Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova compares
Woonsocket Middle @ Villa Nova is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 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 methodology
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
$19,754
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
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.
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
District finance for Woonsocket reports $19,754 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide middle 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 (~542 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 630 (2022-23) → 550 (2023-24), down 80.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.