Greenbush Elementary School

Q: Is Greenbush Elementary School a good school?

Greenbush Elementary School ranks 114 th of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Greenbush Elementary School is a public elementary school located in West Warwick, Rhode Island, serving students from kindergarten to 4th grade. With 442 students, the school is part of the West Warwick School District, which is ranked 51 out of 60 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite facing significant academic challenges, Greenbush Elementary School stands out in some key areas. The school consistently outperforms the West Warwick district average in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics on the RICAS assessments, with 30.8% of students proficient or better in ELA and 19.8% in Mathematics, compared to the district's 14.4% and 9.9%, respectively. However, Greenbush's test scores still lag behind nearby schools in higher-performing districts, such as James H. Eldredge School and Scott School. Additionally, Greenbush has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (44.34%) compared to the state average, indicating a more economically disadvantaged student population.

Despite its academic challenges, Greenbush Elementary School has a lower student-teacher ratio (14.4 students per teacher) and higher per-student spending ($15,999) compared to the state average. However, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Rhode Island elementary schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past 10 years. Addressing the socioeconomic and resource disparities that may be contributing to Greenbush's underperformance could be crucial in improving the academic outcomes for its students.

Detail:

Public K-4

127 Greenbush Road
West Warwick, RI 02893

(401) 822-8454

District: West Warwick

SchoolDigger Rank:
114^th of 166 Rhode Island Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,999

Student/teacher ratio: 12.7

Number of students: 446

Racial breakdown:

White:

65.5%

Hispanic:

18.4%

Two or more races:

9.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 31.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Greenbush Elementary School ranks worse than 68.7% of elementary schools in Rhode Island. It also ranks first among 3 ranked elementary schools in the West Warwick School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.21. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (65.5%), Hispanic (18.4%), two or more races (9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 31.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the West Warwick School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Greenbush Elementary School is 12.7, which is the 2^nd best among 3 elementary schools in the West Warwick School District. (See more...)

Compare Greenbush Elementary School employs 35 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Greenbush Elementary School is $15,999. 2 elementary schools in the West Warwick School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Greenbush Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

West Warwick:

SchoolDigger ranks West Warwick 51^st of 60 Rhode Island school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Greenbush Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	RI State Percentile
2009	49.93	99^th	169	41.4%
2010	52.91	92^nd	169	45.6%
2011	56.54	84^th	165	49.1%
2012	50.62	93^rd	165	43.6%
2013	52.18	90^th	165	45.5%
2014	45.54	103^rd	159	35.2%
2015	33.04	118^th	169	30.2%
2016	36.43	113^th	170	33.5%
2017	26.02	130^th	168	22.6%
2018	23.75	131^st	169	22.5%
2019	18.57	141^st	169	16.6%
2021	26.03	119^th	166	28.3%
2022	14.08	150^th	166	9.6%
2023	20.88	132^nd	167	21.0%
2024	29.21	114^th	166	31.3%

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Data source: test scores: Rhode Island Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Greenbush Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1991	598	6	6	4	0	n/a	n/a	614
1992	574	12	6	3	0	n/a	n/a	595
1993	579	7	7	2	0	n/a	n/a	595
1994	506	14	5	8	0	n/a	n/a	533
1995	528	14	11	3	0	n/a	n/a	556
1996	528	14	11	3	0	n/a	n/a	556
1997	491	16	6	9	2	n/a	n/a	524
1998	453	16	14	14	1	n/a	n/a	498
1999	477	18	14	10	0	n/a	n/a	519
2000	584	21	13	11	3	n/a	n/a	632
2001	558	11	13	22	5	n/a	n/a	609
2002	595	12	9	26	3	n/a	n/a	645
2003	595	12	9	26	3	n/a	n/a	645
2004	433	15	19	28	2	n/a	n/a	497
2005	417	18	16	25	3	n/a	n/a	479
2006	417	21	12	18	2	n/a	n/a	470
2007	401	19	14	22	2	n/a	n/a	458
2008	384	19	12	20	2	n/a	n/a	437
2009	391	28	14	24	5	n/a	n/a	462
2010	389	17	11	27	4	n/a	n/a	448
2011	443	31	17	21	4	0	8	524
2012	410	26	16	24	4	1	6	487
2013	418	27	14	31	2	1	5	498
2014	382	28	13	40	1	1	14	479
2015	361	23	10	50	1	1	17	463
2016	358	21	9	61	1	1	18	469
2017	362	23	7	74	1	3	17	487
2018	346	19	16	77	3	2	12	475
2019	350	23	14	74	3	3	10	477
2020	333	22	11	80	5	3	12	466
2021	310	17	14	71	4	2	17	435
2022	312	20	17	87	3	0	27	466
2023	291	13	19	82	3	0	34	442
2024	292	13	17	82	2	0	40	446

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Greenbush Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	614	36.0	17.0	6.8
1992	595	38.0	15.6	11.4
1993	595	39.5	15.1	11.4
1994	533	37.0	14.4	18.2
1995	556	40.5	13.7	16.5
1996	556	40.5	13.7	16.5
1997	524	36.0	14.6	18.3
1998	498	33.0	15.1	18.5
1999	519	33.0	15.7	22
2000	632	37.0	17.1	19
2001	609	36.5	16.7	21.7
2002	645	n/a	n/a	21.7
2003	645	n/a	n/a	21.7
2004	497	32.0	15.5	18.1
2005	479	36.8	13.0	18.2
2006	470	42.0	11.2	24
2007	458	29.0	15.8	17.5
2008	437	32.0	13.7	27
2009	462	33.0	11.6	29.9
2010	448	30.0	14.9	33.9
2011	524	35.0	14.9	28.2
2012	487	35.0	13.9	35.5
2013	498	32.0	15.5	36.9
2014	479	27.0	17.7	36.7
2015	463	32.0	14.4	33.9
2016	469	32.0	14.6	36.5
2017	487	31.5	15.4	36.6
2018	475	30.5	15.5	33.5
2019	477	31.5	15.1	40.7
2020	466	31.5	14.7	39.7
2021	435	36.5	11.9	41.6
2022	466	29.5	15.7	32
2023	442	30.5	14.4	44.3
2024	446	35.0	12.7	31.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Greenbush Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	614	36.0	17.0	6.8
1992	595	38.0	15.6	11.4
1993	595	39.5	15.1	11.4
1994	533	37.0	14.4	18.2
1995	556	40.5	13.7	16.5
1996	556	40.5	13.7	16.5
1997	524	36.0	14.6	18.3
1998	498	33.0	15.1	18.5
1999	519	33.0	15.7	22
2000	632	37.0	17.1	19
2001	609	36.5	16.7	21.7
2002	645	n/a	n/a	21.7
2003	645	n/a	n/a	21.7
2004	497	32.0	15.5	18.1
2005	479	36.8	13.0	18.2
2006	470	42.0	11.2	24
2007	458	29.0	15.8	17.5
2008	437	32.0	13.7	27
2009	462	33.0	11.6	29.9
2010	448	30.0	14.9	33.9
2011	524	35.0	14.9	28.2
2012	487	35.0	13.9	35.5
2013	498	32.0	15.5	36.9
2014	479	27.0	17.7	36.7
2015	463	32.0	14.4	33.9
2016	469	32.0	14.6	36.5
2017	487	31.5	15.4	36.6
2018	475	30.5	15.5	33.5
2019	477	31.5	15.1	40.7
2020	466	31.5	14.7	39.7
2021	435	36.5	11.9	41.6
2022	466	29.5	15.7	32
2023	442	30.5	14.4	44.3
2024	446	35.0	12.7	31.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Greenbush Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$189 (1.5%)	$12,451 (98.5%)	$12,640
2019	$299 (2.3%)	$12,970 (97.7%)	$13,269
2020	$315 (2.3%)	$13,508 (97.7%)	$13,823
2021	$1,056 (6.6%)	$14,943 (93.4%)	$15,999

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Greenbush Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 141^st of 169 Elementary schools	Ranks 132^nd of 167 Elementary schools	4.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Greenbush Elementary School)	39.8	36	3.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (West Warwick)	39.7	28.7	11%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	47.9	36.8	11.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Greenbush Elementary School)	19.3	11.5	7.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (West Warwick)	21.2	8.1	13.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	36.1	34.5	1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Greenbush Elementary School)	26	20.2	5.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (West Warwick)	27.9	23.6	4.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	37.2	33.3	3.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Greenbush Elementary School)	11.7	12	0.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (West Warwick)	12.6	13.3	0.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	32.6	36	3.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Greenbush Elementary School)	32.3	28.2	4.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (West Warwick)	24.5	17.1	7.4%
All Grades Mathematics (Greenbush Elementary School)	15.2	11.8	3.4%
All Grades Mathematics (West Warwick)	17.1	9.2	7.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	477	442	7.3%
African American	23	13	43.5%
American Indian	3	3
Asian	14	19	35.7%
Hispanic	74	82	10.8%
Pacific Islander	3	0	100%
White	350	291	16.9%
Two or More Races	10	34	240%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	40.7%	44.3%	3.7%

Schools Near Greenbush Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSA Science (2024)	RICAS English Language Arts (2024)				RICAS Mathematics (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSA Science All Grades	RICAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts All Grades	RICAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	RICAS Mathematics 4th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 5th Grade	RICAS Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Greenbush Elementary School	Public	K-4	127 Greenbush Road	West Warwick	02893	Kent County	West Warwick	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 822-8454	446	35	12.7	31.8%	292 (65.5%)	13 (2.9%)	82 (18.4%)	17 (3.8%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (9.0%)	29.2	114^th of 166 public elementary schools	31.3%		20.9	132^nd of 167 public elementary schools	21.0%	18		34.2	28.1		30.8	27.3	13.7		19.8	$15,999	$1,057	$14,943
Tiogue School	Public	K-5	170 East Shore Drive	Coventry	02816	Kent County	Coventry	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 822-9460	326	24	13.5	37.4%	253 (77.6%)	5 (1.5%)	46 (14.1%)	3 (0.9%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.6%)	65.1	52^nd of 166 public elementary schools	68.7%		63.9	59^th of 167 public elementary schools	64.7%	7	50.0	52.4	22.0	40.0	40.3	52.3	40.0	37.5	44.8	$17,161	$910	$16,251
Maisie E. Quinn School	Public	PK	1 Brown Street	West Warwick	02893	Kent County	West Warwick	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 822-8456	78	5	15.6	43.6%	53 (67.9%)	3 (3.8%)	10 (12.8%)	5 (6.4%)	1 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (7.7%)								(n/a)										$51,174	$3,434	$47,740
Hopkins Hill School	Public	K-5	95 Johnson Boulevard	Coventry	02816	Kent County	Coventry	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 822-9477	315	28	11.2	41.6%	255 (81.0%)	4 (1.3%)	34 (10.8%)	7 (2.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.4%)	55.2	62^nd of 166 public elementary schools	62.7%		52.6	72^nd of 167 public elementary schools	56.9%	10	30.4	54.0	27.3	21.4	33.5	68.0	46.4	28.6	46.9	$15,920	$928	$14,991
Scott School	Public	K-5	833 Centerville Road	Warwick	02886	Kent County	Warwick	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 734-3585	225	21	10.7	41.3%	139 (61.8%)	5 (2.2%)	50 (22.2%)	12 (5.3%)	2 (0.9%)	1 (0.4%)	16 (7.1%)	78.3	36^th of 166 public elementary schools	78.3%		69	51^st of 167 public elementary schools	69.5%	15	54.8	48.6	35.7	46.3	44.2	60.0	46.4	52.4	53.3	$17,926	$1,035	$16,891
John F. Horgan School	Public	K-4	124 Providence Street	West Warwick	02893	Kent County	West Warwick	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 822-8449	481	35	13.7	49.9%	315 (65.5%)	19 (4.0%)	100 (20.8%)	8 (1.7%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	36 (7.5%)	15.4	149^th of 166 public elementary schools	10.2%		19.7	136^th of 167 public elementary schools	18.6%	13		21.6	18.5		20.1	10.2	18.8		14.3	$13,930	$1,907	$12,023
Blackrock School	Public	K-5	12 LaCasa Drive	Coventry	02816	Kent County	Coventry	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 822-9450	296	23	12.8	42.9%	237 (80.1%)	7 (2.4%)	28 (9.5%)	4 (1.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.4%)	51.5	72^nd of 166 public elementary schools	56.6%		48.2	77^th of 167 public elementary schools	53.9%	5	41.4	34.0	26.2	28.6	29.7	46.9	37.2	34.5	39.3	$15,161	$968	$14,193
George Hanaford School	Public	3-5	200 Middle Road	East Greenwich	02818	Kent County	East Greenwich	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 398-1351	276	20	13.8	5.8%	211 (76.4%)	7 (2.5%)	14 (5.1%)	29 (10.5%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.1%)	87.5	21^st of 166 public elementary schools	87.3%		92.8	10^th of 167 public elementary schools	94.0%	11	59.6	53.3	60.3	47.3	53.1	57.9	69.4	59.6	61.5	$13,787	$506	$13,282
Meadowbrook Farms School	Public	PK, KG-2	2 Chestnut Drive	East Greenwich	02818	Kent County	East Greenwich	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 398-1602	307	22	13.9	5.5%	231 (75.2%)	7 (2.3%)	23 (7.5%)	35 (11.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.6%)								(n/a)										$19,405	$292	$19,113
Cedar Hill School	Public	K-5	35 Red Chimney Drive	Warwick	02886	Kent County	Warwick	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 734-3535	311	25	12.4	17.4%	231 (74.3%)	6 (1.9%)	31 (10.0%)	10 (3.2%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	31 (10.0%)	61.6	54^th of 166 public elementary schools	67.5%		66.8	53^rd of 167 public elementary schools	68.3%	1	38.5	43.1	30.2	40.4	37.8	54.9	34.0	44.2	44.2	$20,106	$389	$19,717

Frequently Asked Questions about Greenbush Elementary School

Is Greenbush Elementary School a good school?

Greenbush Elementary School ranks 114^th of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Greenbush Elementary School?

Students at Greenbush Elementary School are 65% White, 18% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 3% African American.

How many students attend Greenbush Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 446 students attended Greenbush Elementary School.

What district is Greenbush Elementary School in?

West Warwick

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