At a glance
Reported students
384
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
25
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Rhode Island elementary enrollment
66th percentile
Compared with 169 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
381
James L. McGuire School: 384 reported students.
State peer staffing position
82nd percentile
15.4:1 reported; state peer median 13.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 377
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31.22
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.1:1
What the reported data says about James L. McGuire School
James L. McGuire School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in North Providence. It is one of 8 current school records connected to North Providence. NCES reports 384 students for 2024–25.
Among 169 elementary schools in Rhode Island with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 320 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 66th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.4:1, above the Rhode Island median of 13.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (45.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%). English learners represent 8.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking James L. McGuire School
- 1How do the reported 15.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 25 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 8.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 48.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White45.3%
- Hispanic31%
- Black15.4%
- Asian2.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in North Providence
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Stephen Olney School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
388 reported students
Greystone School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
303 reported students
Joseph A. Whelan School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
252 reported students
Centredale School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
221 reported students
Birchwood Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
390 reported students
Dr. Edward Ricci School
Middle · Grades 06–08
378 reported students
Public schools near James L. McGuire School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centredale School Elementary · North Providence | PK–05 | 221 | 0.6 mi |
| Stephen Olney School Elementary · North Providence | KG–05 | 388 | 0.9 mi |
| Greystone School Elementary · North Providence | PK–05 | 303 | 1 mi |
| Pleasant View School Elementary · Providence | PK–05 | 433 | 1.4 mi |
| Robert F. Kennedy El. School Elementary · Providence | KG–05 | 451 | 1.4 mi |
| Joseph A. Whelan School Elementary · North Providence | KG–05 | 252 | 1.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about James L. McGuire School
What grades does James L. McGuire School serve?
James L. McGuire School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in North Providence.
How many students attend James L. McGuire School?
James L. McGuire School reported 384 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 66th percentile among 169 Rhode Island elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 377 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at James L. McGuire School?
The calculated ratio is 15.4:1, based on 384 students and 25 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Rhode Island median for the same school level is 13.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is James L. McGuire School a public, charter, or magnet school?
James L. McGuire School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on North Providence attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of James L. McGuire School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
48.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is James L. McGuire School in?
James L. McGuire School is part of North Providence, based in North Providence, RI, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near James L. McGuire School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Centredale School (0.6 mi), Stephen Olney School (0.9 mi), Greystone School (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.