Enrollment
304
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Middletown, RI
Forest Avenue School
Federal NCES profile for Forest Avenue School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 440063000405
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Forest Avenue School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Middletown · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 27.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Forest Avenue School has class sizes near the Rhode Island median. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Forest Avenue School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Middletown, RI.
School address
District: Middletown · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440063000405 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.8:1
vs 13.8:1 Rhode Island avg
+0% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
27.4%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Forest Avenue School compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
What stands out at Forest Avenue School
Forest Avenue School is a mid-sized elementary school in Middletown, Rhode Island, enrolling 304 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Rhode Island schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 27.4% lands close to the Rhode Island typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 304 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.
Against 81 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #47.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%) (diversity index 62/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Middletown's elementary schools, it stands alongside Gaudet Learning Academy (259 students): Forest Avenue School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (13.8:1 vs 12.3:1).
Middletown also operates Middletown High School (523 students) and Gaudet Middle School (431 students) alongside Forest Avenue 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 Forest Avenue School compares
Forest Avenue 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.4% | ▼ 31% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 304 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
304
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
27.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 62% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 38% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.6%
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
$20,483
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 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.
Student demographics
White 54.9%
Hispanic or Latino 24.7%
African American 8.6%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 54.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.3, Forest Avenue School is more mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Middletown, which includes Forest Avenue School.
$20,483
Per student
+1%
vs Rhode Island
Avg $20,315
+23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.0%
State 22.6%
Federal 10.4%
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 Forest Avenue School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Middletown High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gaudet Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Aquidneck School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gaudet Learning Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Forest Avenue School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 431
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 302
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 259
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Middletown
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~304 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Forest Avenue School
How many students attend Forest Avenue School?
Forest Avenue School has 304 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Middletown, RI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Forest Avenue School?
The student-teacher ratio at Forest Avenue School is 13.8:1, which is 0% higher than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 12% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Forest Avenue School?
27.4% of students at Forest Avenue School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Forest Avenue School?
The largest demographic group at Forest Avenue School is White at 54.9% of enrollment, in Middletown, RI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Forest Avenue School?
Forest Avenue School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Forest Avenue School rank among public schools in Middletown?
By Resource Investment Index, Forest Avenue School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Middletown, 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 Middletown on the city page.
Is Forest Avenue School a good school?
Forest Avenue School earns 34/100 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 Middletown?
Besides Forest Avenue School, Middletown also operates Middletown High School (523 students), Gaudet Middle School (431 students), and Aquidneck School (302 students). See the Middletown district page for the complete list.
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