- Enrollment
- 1,278
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · North Kingstown, RI
Davisville Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Davisville Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 440075000165
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Davisville Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median.
- #6 of 8
- public schools in North Kingstown · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 26.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Davisville Middle School has class sizes near the Rhode Island median. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Davisville Middle School ranks #6 of 8 public schools in North Kingstown, RI.
School address
District: North Kingstown · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440075000165 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Davisville Middle School shrank from 450 students in 2022-23 to 425 in 2023-24 (-5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 38.6 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 440075000165 · North Kingstown, RI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
477 enr · 12.6:1 · 26.4% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: North Kingstown Sr. High (1,278 students)
Davisville Middle School shrank from 450 students in 2022-23 to 425 in 2023-24 (-5.6%). Teacher FTE added 38.6 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Davisville Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Kingstow
North Kingstown Sr. High
1,278 students
- This school 477
Davisville Middle School
477 students
- Hamilton Schoo 447
Hamilton School
447 students
- Stony Lane El. 385
Stony Lane El. School
385 students
- Fishing Cove E 346
Fishing Cove El. School
346 students
- Wickford Middl 339
Wickford Middle School
339 students
What this shows Davisville Middle School reports 477 students on the CCD universe file.
How Davisville Middle School compares
Davisville Middle School is a shrinking 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.4% | ▼ 33% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 477 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
477
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 43% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,219
per pupil, district-wide
- below Rhode Island avg of $21,508
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.6 FTE
Per 298 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
74
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
African American 4.6%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 76.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.5, Davisville Middle School is less mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
District finance for North Kingstown reports $20,219 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Davisville Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Kingstown Sr. High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hamilton School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stony Lane El. School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fishing Cove El. School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wickford Middle School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Davisville Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar middle schools in North Kingstown
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~477 students)
Frequently asked questions about Davisville Middle School
How many students attend Davisville Middle School?
Davisville Middle School has 477 students enrolled. It is a middle school in North Kingstown, RI. CCD year-over-year: 450 (2022-23) → 425 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Davisville Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Davisville Middle School is 12.6:1, which is 9% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 20% 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 Davisville Middle School?
26.4% of students at Davisville Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Davisville Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Davisville Middle School is White at 76.7% of enrollment, in North Kingstown, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Davisville Middle School?
Davisville Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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 Davisville Middle School rank among public schools in North Kingstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Davisville Middle School ranks #6 of 8 public schools in North Kingstown, 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 North Kingstown on the city page.
What other schools are in North Kingstown?
Besides Davisville Middle School, North Kingstown also operates North Kingstown Sr. High (1,278 students), Hamilton School (447 students), and Stony Lane El. School (385 students). See the North Kingstown district page for the complete list.