- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Aquidneck School held near 303 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.4 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 440063000141 · Middletown, RI Other · SMALL · TRAD
302 enr · 13.1:1 · 17.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Middletown High School (523 students)
Aquidneck School held near 303 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.4 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Aquidneck School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Middletown Hig
Middletown High School
523 students
- Gaudet Middle
Gaudet Middle School
431 students
- Forest Avenue
Forest Avenue School
304 students
- This school
Aquidneck School
302 students
- Gaudet Learnin
Gaudet Learning Academy
259 students
What this shows Aquidneck School reports 302 students on the CCD universe file.
How Aquidneck School compares
Aquidneck School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$21,349
per pupil, district-wide
- below Rhode Island avg of $21,508
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.
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
District finance for Middletown reports $21,349 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~302 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 318 (2022-23) → 303 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.