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Western Coventry School

4588 Flat River Road, Coventry, RI 02816Coventry →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–05Non-Charter
330
Students
Total enrolled
$20,700
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 44% vs nat'l
13.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 11% vs nat'l
42/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 15% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 330 students in grades KG–05 in Coventry, Rhode Island.
44% above average funding
District spends $20,700 per pupil, 44% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 42th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Western Coventry School is a mid-sized elementary in Coventry, Rhode Island, serving grades KG–05 with 330 students. The district invests $20,700 per student — 44% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 25% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Western Coventry School

330
Total Students
13.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
25%
Free Lunch
24
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution178 male · 152 female
54%
46%
Male 54%Female 46%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility25%
National avg 52% · 82 students
Student Composition
91%
Asian1%
White91%
Hispanic / Latino5%
Black1%
Multiracial2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 440021000041

Academic Outcomes at Western Coventry School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
42
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 42th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 43th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 02816

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$20,700Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$20,700
State avg
$24,324
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$9,108
Student Support$3,933
Administration$2,484
Operations$3,105
Other$2,070
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $20,700 spent per student, an estimated $9,170 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
34%
57%
State government
34.4%
Local (property tax)
57.0%
Federal programs
8.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $20,700/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 13.8:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Washington Oak SchoolHopkins Hill SchoolBlackrock SchoolTiogue School
↓
Middle
Alan Shawn Feinstein MS of Cov
↓
High School
Coventry High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 05
Location—
CountyKent County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictCoventry →
Phone: (401)397-3355
NCES ID: 440021000041
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Coventry seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Coventry
High
Coventry High School
1,301 students · 09–12
● 42 opp27% FRL
Mid
Alan Shawn Feinstein MS of Cov
974 students · 06–08
● 42 opp29% FRL
Elem
Washington Oak School
625 students · PK–05
● 42 opp21% FRL
Elem
Hopkins Hill School
339 students · KG–05
● 42 opp42% FRL
Elem
Blackrock School
324 students · KG–05
● 42 opp44% FRL
Elem
Tiogue School
322 students · KG–05
● 42 opp38% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
4588 Flat River Road, Coventry, RI 02816
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.