Enrollment
554
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.8:1
vs 13.8:1 Rhode Island avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.9%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
-57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Broad Rock Middle School compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
What stands out at Broad Rock Middle School
Broad Rock Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Wakefield, Rhode Island, enrolling 554 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.8:1 is larger than about 87% of Rhode Island schools and 22% above the 13.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 16.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 554 puts it in the larger third of Rhode Island schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 308 scored Rhode Island schools.
Among 55 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Rhode Island schools statewide, it ranks #52, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Hispanic or Latino (6%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 554 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Wakefield's elementary schools, it stands alongside Matunuck School (246 students): Broad Rock Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.8:1 vs 15.4:1).
South Kingstown also operates South Kingstown High (688 students) and Peace Dale School (412 students) alongside Broad Rock Middle 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 Broad Rock Middle School compares
Broad Rock Middle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$23,583
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Kingstown, which includes Broad Rock Middle School.
$23,583
Per student
+16%
vs Rhode Island
Avg $20,315
+42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 81.3%
State 12.1%
Federal 6.6%
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 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
- 688
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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.
Similar elementary 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 (~554 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Broad Rock Middle School a good school?
Broad Rock Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Rhode Island schools. 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 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.
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