- Enrollment
- 523
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Forest Avenue School grew from 281 students in 2022-23 to 309 in 2023-24 (+10.0%).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 440063000405 · Middletown, RI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
304 enr · 13.8:1 · 27.4% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Middletown High School (523 students)
Forest Avenue School grew from 281 students in 2022-23 to 309 in 2023-24 (+10.0%). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Forest Avenue School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Middletown Hig
Middletown High School
523 students
- Gaudet Middle
Gaudet Middle School
431 students
- This school
Forest Avenue School
304 students
- Aquidneck Scho
Aquidneck School
302 students
- Gaudet Learnin
Gaudet Learning Academy
259 students
What this shows Forest Avenue School reports 304 students on the CCD universe file.
How Forest Avenue School compares
Forest Avenue School is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$21,349
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
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.
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
District finance for Middletown reports $21,349 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~304 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 281 (2022-23) → 309 (2023-24), up 28.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.