Enrollment
346
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · North Kingstown, RI
Fishing Cove El. School
Federal NCES profile for Fishing Cove El. School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 440075000398
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fishing Cove El. School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median.
- #7 of 8
- public schools in North Kingstown · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 22.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Fishing Cove El. School has class sizes near the Rhode Island median. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fishing Cove El. School ranks #7 of 8 public schools in North Kingstown, RI.
School address
District: North Kingstown · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440075000398 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 13.8:1 Rhode Island avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
22.2%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
-44% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fishing Cove El. School compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
What stands out at Fishing Cove El. School
Fishing Cove El. School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, enrolling 346 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Rhode Island schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 22.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 346 students, its enrollment sits close to the Rhode Island median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 308 scored Rhode Island schools.
Among 84 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Rhode Island schools statewide, it ranks #65, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 43/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
North Kingstown also operates North Kingstown Sr. High (1,278 students) and Davisville Middle School (477 students) alongside Fishing Cove El. 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 Fishing Cove El. School compares
Fishing Cove El. 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 | 14.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.2% | ▼ 44% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 346 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
346
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
22.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 68% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.5%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 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 74.0%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 4.3%
African American 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 74.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.2, Fishing Cove El. 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 Fishing Cove El. 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 Fishing Cove El. School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Kingstown Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Davisville Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hamilton School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stony Lane El. School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wickford Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fishing Cove El. 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
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other 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 (~346 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Fishing Cove El. School
How many students attend Fishing Cove El. School?
Fishing Cove El. School has 346 students enrolled. It is a public school in North Kingstown, RI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fishing Cove El. School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fishing Cove El. School is 14.4:1, which is 4% higher than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Fishing Cove El. School?
22.2% of students at Fishing Cove El. School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fishing Cove El. School?
The largest demographic group at Fishing Cove El. School is White at 74.0% of enrollment, in North Kingstown, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fishing Cove El. School?
Fishing Cove El. School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fishing Cove El. School rank among public schools in North Kingstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Fishing Cove El. School ranks #7 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 Fishing Cove El. School a good school?
Fishing Cove El. School earns 33/100 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 Fishing Cove El. School, North Kingstown also operates North Kingstown Sr. High (1,278 students), Davisville Middle School (477 students), and Hamilton School (447 students). See the North Kingstown district page for the complete list.
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