- Enrollment
- 1,098
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Barrington, RI
Barrington Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Barrington Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 440003000002
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 49
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Barrington Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Barrington · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 6.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Barrington Middle School has class sizes near the Rhode Island median. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Barrington Middle School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Barrington, RI.
School address
District: Barrington · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440003000002 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Barrington Middle School held near 762 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 59.2 → 62.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 440003000002 · Barrington, RI Middle · MID · TRAD
763 enr · 12.9:1 · 6.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Barrington High School (1,098 students)
Barrington Middle School held near 762 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 59.2 → 62.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Barrington Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Barrington Hig
Barrington High School
1,098 students
- This school
Barrington Middle School
763 students
- Hampden Meadow
Hampden Meadows School
471 students
- Nayatt School 356
Nayatt School
356 students
- Primrose Hill 329
Primrose Hill School
329 students
- Sowams Element 250
Sowams Elementary School
250 students
What this shows Barrington Middle School reports 763 students on the CCD universe file.
How Barrington Middle School compares
Barrington Middle 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.0% | ▼ 85% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 763 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
763
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% below the Rhode Island average of 39.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 48% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$18,135
per pupil, district-wide
- below Rhode Island avg of $21,508
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 254 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%
Asian 7.2%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 2.0%
Largest group: White at 77.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.0, Barrington Middle School is less mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
District finance for Barrington reports $18,135 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Barrington Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hampden Meadows School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nayatt School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Primrose Hill School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sowams Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Barrington Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~763 students)
Frequently asked questions about Barrington Middle School
How many students attend Barrington Middle School?
Barrington Middle School has 763 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Barrington, RI. CCD year-over-year: 789 (2022-23) → 762 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barrington Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Barrington Middle School is 12.9:1, which is 7% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 18% 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 Barrington Middle School?
6.0% of students at Barrington Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Barrington Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Barrington Middle School is White at 77.1% of enrollment, in Barrington, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Barrington Middle School?
Barrington Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Barrington Middle School rank among public schools in Barrington?
By Resource Investment Index, Barrington Middle School ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Barrington, 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 Barrington on the city page.
What other schools are in Barrington?
Besides Barrington Middle School, Barrington also operates Barrington High School (1,098 students), Hampden Meadows School (471 students), and Nayatt School (356 students). See the Barrington district page for the complete list.