Enrollment
302
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Middletown, RI
Aquidneck School
Federal NCES profile for Aquidneck School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 440063000141
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aquidneck School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Middletown · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 17.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Aquidneck School has class sizes near the Rhode Island median. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aquidneck School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Middletown, RI.
School address
District: Middletown · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440063000141 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.1:1
vs 13.8:1 Rhode Island avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.0%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
-57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Aquidneck School compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
What stands out at Aquidneck School
Aquidneck School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Middletown, Rhode Island, enrolling 302 students.
At 13.1:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Rhode Island median, within a few percentage points of the 13.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 17.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 302 students, its enrollment sits close to the Rhode Island median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 308 scored Rhode Island schools.
Against 80 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #51.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and Hispanic or Latino (19%) (diversity index 55/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Middletown also operates Middletown High School (523 students) and Gaudet Middle School (431 students) alongside Aquidneck School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Aquidneck School compares
Aquidneck School on the metrics families compare, against Rhode Island and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Rhode Island | Rhode Island avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 5% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.0% | ▼ 57% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 302 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
302
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the Rhode Island average of 39.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 51% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,483
per pupil, district-wide
- above Rhode Island avg of $20,315
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 63.9%
Hispanic or Latino 19.2%
Two or More 6.3%
African American 5.0%
Asian 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 63.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.6, Aquidneck School is more mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Middletown, which includes Aquidneck School.
$20,483
Per student
+1%
vs Rhode Island
Avg $20,315
+23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.0%
State 22.6%
Federal 10.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Aquidneck School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middletown High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gaudet Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Forest Avenue School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gaudet Learning Academy | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Aquidneck School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Rhode Island, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~302 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.1:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Aquidneck School
How many students attend Aquidneck School?
Aquidneck School has 302 students enrolled. It is a public school in Middletown, RI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aquidneck School?
The student-teacher ratio at Aquidneck School is 13.1:1, which is 5% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Aquidneck School?
17.0% of students at Aquidneck School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aquidneck School?
The largest demographic group at Aquidneck School is White at 63.9% of enrollment, in Middletown, RI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aquidneck School?
Aquidneck School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Aquidneck School rank among public schools in Middletown?
By Resource Investment Index, Aquidneck School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Middletown, RI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Middletown on the city page.
Is Aquidneck School a good school?
Aquidneck School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Middletown?
Besides Aquidneck School, Middletown also operates Middletown High School (523 students), Gaudet Middle School (431 students), and Forest Avenue School (304 students). See the Middletown district page for the complete list.
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