- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tiverton, RI
Fort Barton School
Federal NCES profile for Fort Barton School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 440105000357
👥 S:T ratio 70
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fort Barton School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Rhode Island schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Rhode Island.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Tiverton · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.4:1
- small classes for Rhode Island
- 12.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Fort Barton School has class sizes smaller than 98% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Barton School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Tiverton, RI.
School address
District: Tiverton · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440105000357 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Fort Barton School shrank from 190 students in 2022-23 to 172 in 2023-24 (-9.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.6 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 440105000357 · Tiverton, RI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
133 enr · 7.4:1 · 12.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Tiverton Middle School (499 students)
Fort Barton School shrank from 190 students in 2022-23 to 172 in 2023-24 (-9.5%). Teacher FTE lost 18.6 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Fort Barton School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tiverton Middl
Tiverton Middle School
499 students
- Tiverton High
Tiverton High School
430 students
- Ranger School
Ranger School
212 students
- Pocasset Schoo
Pocasset School
210 students
- This school 133
Fort Barton School
133 students
What this shows Fort Barton School reports 133 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fort Barton School compares
Fort Barton 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 | 7.4:1 | ▼ 46% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.1% | ▼ 69% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 133 | top 95% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.4:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
133
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% below the Rhode Island average of 39.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
7.4:1
students per teacher
- 46% below state mean
Top 2% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.3%
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
$20,723
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.0%
Two or More 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%
Asian 2.3%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 88.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.1, Fort Barton School is less mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
District finance for Tiverton reports $20,723 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fort Barton School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiverton Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tiverton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ranger School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pocasset School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fort Barton School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 212
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 210
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Tiverton
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 (~133 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fort Barton School
How many students attend Fort Barton School?
Fort Barton School has 133 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tiverton, RI. CCD year-over-year: 190 (2022-23) → 172 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort Barton School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fort Barton School is 7.4:1, which is 46% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 53% 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 Fort Barton School?
12.1% of students at Fort Barton School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fort Barton School?
The largest demographic group at Fort Barton School is White at 88.0% of enrollment, in Tiverton, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fort Barton School?
Fort Barton School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Fort Barton School rank among public schools in Tiverton?
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Barton School ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Tiverton, 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 Tiverton on the city page.
What other schools are in Tiverton?
Besides Fort Barton School, Tiverton also operates Tiverton Middle School (499 students), Tiverton High School (430 students), and Ranger School (212 students). See the Tiverton district page for the complete list.