- Enrollment
- 688
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
NCES CCD campus card
412 on latest CCD 440102000266 · Wakefield, RI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
412 enr · 11.4:1 · 17.2% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: South Kingstown High (688 students)
Resource Investment Index #1 of 5 public schools in Wakefield. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Curtis Corner Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Kingstow
South Kingstown High
688 students
- Broad Rock Mid
Broad Rock Middle School
554 students
- This school
Curtis Corner Middle School
412 students
- Peace Dale Sch
Peace Dale School
412 students
- West Kingston
West Kingston School
313 students
- Matunuck Schoo 246
Matunuck School
246 students
What this shows Curtis Corner Middle School reports 412 students on the CCD universe file.
How Curtis Corner Middle School compares
Curtis Corner Middle School vs Rhode Island and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| 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 methodology
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
$23,929
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
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.
Programs
District finance for South Kingstown reports $23,929 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~412 students)
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.