North Kingstown

North Kingstown, Rhode Island — 8 schools

3,842
Total Enrollment
8
Schools
$20,630
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

North Kingstown operates 8 public schools serving 3,842 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Rhode Island. The school portfolio breaks down into 4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 3,748 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Washington County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $20,630 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 73.9% local, 18.7% state, and 7.4% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $110,998 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 31/100, ranked #47 of 53 in Rhode Island against a state average of 51 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 8 schools offering Advanced Placement (15 AP courses district-wide), a 270.1:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 20.7% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 78.7% White, 9.2% Hispanic or Latino, 3.0% African American across the district's schools.

North Kingstown Sr. High accounts for 34.1% of all North Kingstown student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means North Kingstown-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

North Kingstown school enrollment varies 6.0× across entities

North Kingstown school enrollment ranges from 212 students (lowest) to 1,278 students (highest), a spread of 1,066 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

North Kingstown student-counselor ratio is 270:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within North Kingstown is typically wider than the North Kingstown-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

North Kingstown chronic absenteeism rate is 20.7% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within North Kingstown is typically wider than the North Kingstown-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

7.4%
Federal
18.7%
State
73.9%
Local

Funding Equity

31
Equity Score
47 / 53
State Rank
51
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Washington County county, where this district is located.

$1,318
Studio/mo
$1,402
1 BR/mo
$1,729
2 BR/mo
$2,087
3 BR/mo
$2,480
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$110,998
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 8 schools in North Kingstown.

White 78.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
African American 3.0%
Asian 2.3%
Multiracial 6.2%
Other 0.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 8
Schools with AP
15 AP courses total
270.1:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
20.7%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in North Kingstown

School Enrollment
North Kingstown Sr. High
1,278
Davisville Middle School
477
Hamilton School
447
Stony Lane El. School
385
Fishing Cove El. School
346
Wickford Middle School
339
Forest Park El. School
264
Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset
212

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in North Kingstown?

North Kingstown has 8 schools, including 1 high, 2 middle, 4 elementary, 1 other. Total enrollment is 3,842 students.

How much does North Kingstown spend per student?

North Kingstown spends $20,630 per student. The district has an equity score of 31/100, ranking #47 in Rhode Island.

What is the average teacher salary in North Kingstown?

The average teacher salary in North Kingstown is $110,998 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near North Kingstown?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Washington County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of North Kingstown?

North Kingstown students are 78.7% White, 9.2% Hispanic or Latino, 3.0% African American, 2.3% Asian, averaged across 8 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for North Kingstown?

North Kingstown has an equity score of 31/100, ranking #47 out of 53 districts in Rhode Island. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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