Enrollment
477
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 13.8:1 Rhode Island avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.4%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
-33% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Davisville Middle School compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
What stands out at Davisville Middle School
Davisville Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, enrolling 477 students.
At 12.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Rhode Island median, within a few percentage points of the 13.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 26.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 477 puts it in the larger third of Rhode Island schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 308 scored Rhode Island schools.
Against 62 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #22.
Its student body is led by White (77%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 298 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.8% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 110 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 477 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among North Kingstown's middle schools, it stands alongside Wickford Middle School (339 students): Davisville Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (12.6:1 vs 11.3:1).
North Kingstown also operates North Kingstown Sr. High (1,278 students) and Hamilton School (447 students) alongside Davisville 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 Davisville Middle School compares
Davisville 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,855
per pupil, district-wide
- below Rhode Island avg of $20,315
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Kingstown, which includes Davisville Middle School.
$18,855
Per student
-7%
vs Rhode Island
Avg $20,315
+14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 73.9%
State 18.7%
Federal 7.4%
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 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
- 1,278
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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.
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 (~477 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Davisville Middle School a good school?
Davisville Middle School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median. 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 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.
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