- Enrollment
- 688
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wakefield, RI
Broad Rock Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Broad Rock Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 440102000210
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Broad Rock Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Rhode Island schools.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Wakefield · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.8:1
- large classes for Rhode Island
- 16.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Broad Rock Middle School has class sizes larger than 87% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Broad Rock Middle School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Wakefield, RI.
School address
District: South Kingstown · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440102000210 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+184 students YoY
Broad Rock Middle School grew from 362 students in 2022-23 to 546 in 2023-24 (+50.8%).
Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+184 students YoY 440102000210 · Wakefield, RI Elementary · MID · TRAD
554 enr · 16.8:1 · 16.9% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: South Kingstown High (688 students)
Broad Rock Middle School grew from 362 students in 2022-23 to 546 in 2023-24 (+50.8%). Teacher FTE added 33.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Broad Rock Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Kingstow
South Kingstown High
688 students
- This school
Broad Rock Middle School
554 students
- Peace Dale Sch
Peace Dale School
412 students
- Curtis Corner
Curtis Corner Middle School
412 students
- West Kingston
West Kingston School
313 students
- Matunuck Schoo 246
Matunuck School
246 students
What this shows Broad Rock Middle School reports 554 students on the CCD universe file.
How Broad Rock Middle School compares
Broad Rock Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 22% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.9% | ▼ 57% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 554 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
554
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
16.9%
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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 87% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$23,929
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 554 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%
African American 2.3%
Largest group: White at 79.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.6, Broad Rock Middle School is less mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
District finance for South Kingstown reports $23,929 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Broad Rock Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Kingstown High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Peace Dale School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Curtis Corner Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Kingston School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Matunuck School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Broad Rock Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Wakefield
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~554 students)
Frequently asked questions about Broad Rock Middle School
How many students attend Broad Rock Middle School?
Broad Rock Middle School has 554 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wakefield, RI. CCD year-over-year: 362 (2022-23) → 546 (2023-24), up 184.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Broad Rock Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Broad Rock Middle School is 16.8:1, which is 22% higher than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Broad Rock Middle School?
16.9% of students at Broad Rock Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Broad Rock Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Broad Rock Middle School is White at 79.6% of enrollment, in Wakefield, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Broad Rock Middle School?
Broad Rock Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Broad Rock Middle School rank among public schools in Wakefield?
By Resource Investment Index, Broad Rock Middle School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Wakefield, 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 Wakefield on the city page.
What other schools are in South Kingstown?
Besides Broad Rock Middle School, South Kingstown also operates South Kingstown High (688 students), Peace Dale School (412 students), and Curtis Corner Middle School (412 students). See the South Kingstown district page for the complete list.