At a glance
Reported students
475
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
33
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Rhode Island elementary enrollment
86th percentile
Compared with 169 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
451
John F. Horgan School: 475 reported students.
State peer staffing position
70th percentile
14.4:1 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
- 481
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.7:1
What the reported data says about John F. Horgan School
John F. Horgan School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–04 in West Warwick. It is one of 6 current school records connected to West Warwick. NCES reports 475 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 86th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.4:1, close to 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 (60.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (27.6%). English learners represent 4.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 15.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking John F. Horgan School
- 1How do the reported 14.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 33 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 15.6%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 70.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White60.8%
- Hispanic27.6%
- Black2.5%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial7.4%
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 West Warwick
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Greenbush Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
427 reported students
Wakefield Hills El. School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
373 reported students
Maisie E. Quinn School
Other · Grades PK–PK
91 reported students
John F. Deering Middle
Middle · Grades 05–08
976 reported students
West Warwick High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,081 reported students
Public schools near John F. Horgan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wakefield Hills El. School Elementary · West Warwick | KG–04 | 373 | 0.9 mi |
| Scott School Elementary · Warwick | KG–05 | 189 | 1.7 mi |
| Blackrock School Elementary · Coventry | PK–05 | 322 | 1.8 mi |
| Hope School Elementary · Scituate | KG–05 | 163 | 2.8 mi |
| Oak Lawn School Elementary · Cranston | KG–05 | 247 | 2.8 mi |
| Tiogue School Elementary · Coventry | KG–05 | 328 | 2.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about John F. Horgan School
What grades does John F. Horgan School serve?
John F. Horgan School reports grades KG–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in West Warwick.
How many students attend John F. Horgan School?
John F. Horgan School reported 475 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 86th percentile among 169 Rhode Island elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 481 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at John F. Horgan School?
The calculated ratio is 14.4:1, based on 475 students and 33 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 John F. Horgan School a public, charter, or magnet school?
John F. Horgan School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on West Warwick attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of John F. Horgan School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
70.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is John F. Horgan School in?
John F. Horgan School is part of West Warwick, based in West Warwick, RI, which operates 6 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near John F. Horgan School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Wakefield Hills El. School (0.9 mi), Scott School (1.7 mi), Blackrock School (1.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.