Enrollment
412
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Wakefield, RI
Curtis Corner Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Curtis Corner 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 440102000266
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Curtis Corner Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Rhode Island schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Wakefield · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Rhode Island
- 17.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Curtis Corner Middle School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Curtis Corner Middle School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Wakefield, RI.
School address
District: South Kingstown · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440102000266 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.4:1
vs 13.8:1 Rhode Island avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.2%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
-57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Curtis Corner Middle School compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
What stands out at Curtis Corner Middle School
Curtis Corner Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Wakefield, Rhode Island, enrolling 412 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Rhode Island schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 17.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 412 students, its enrollment sits close to the Rhode Island median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 308 Rhode Island schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 77 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Rhode Island schools statewide, it ranks #5, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 206 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
17.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
South Kingstown also operates South Kingstown High (688 students) and Broad Rock Middle School (554 students) alongside Curtis Corner 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 Curtis Corner Middle School compares
Curtis Corner 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 17% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.2% | ▼ 57% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 412 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
412
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.2%
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
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 23% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.5%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 206 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.0 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.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Kingstown, which includes Curtis Corner 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 Curtis Corner Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Kingstown High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Broad Rock Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peace Dale School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Kingston School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Matunuck School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Curtis Corner 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
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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 middle 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 (~412 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Curtis Corner Middle School
How many students attend Curtis Corner Middle School?
Curtis Corner Middle School has 412 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Wakefield, RI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Curtis Corner Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Curtis Corner Middle School is 11.4:1, which is 17% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 27% 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 Curtis Corner Middle School?
17.2% of students at Curtis Corner Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Curtis Corner Middle School?
Curtis Corner Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Curtis Corner Middle School rank among public schools in Wakefield?
By Resource Investment Index, Curtis Corner Middle School ranks #1 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 Curtis Corner Middle School a good school?
Curtis Corner Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% 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 Curtis Corner Middle School, South Kingstown also operates South Kingstown High (688 students), Broad Rock Middle School (554 students), and Peace Dale School (412 students). See the South Kingstown district page for the complete list.
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