- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Newport, RI
Frank E. Thompson Middle
Federal NCES profile for Frank E. Thompson Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 440072000155
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frank E. Thompson Middle earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Rhode Island schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Rhode Island schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Newport · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.3:1
- small classes for Rhode Island
- 71.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Frank E. Thompson Middle has class sizes smaller than 97% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frank E. Thompson Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Newport, RI.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-46 students YoY
Frank E. Thompson Middle shrank from 546 students in 2022-23 to 500 in 2023-24 (-8.4%).
Teacher FTE added 60.4 → 62.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-46 students YoY 440072000155 · Newport, RI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
499 enr · 8.3:1 · 71.4% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Claiborne Pell Elementary (657 students)
Frank E. Thompson Middle shrank from 546 students in 2022-23 to 500 in 2023-24 (-8.4%). Teacher FTE added 60.4 → 62.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Frank E. Thompson Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Claiborne Pell
Claiborne Pell Elementary
657 students
- Rogers High Sc
Rogers High School
599 students
- This school
Frank E. Thompson Middle
499 students
What this shows Frank E. Thompson Middle reports 499 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frank E. Thompson Middle compares
Frank E. Thompson Middle 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 | 8.3:1 | ▼ 40% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.4% | ▲ 80% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 499 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.3:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
499
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% above the Rhode Island average of 39.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.3:1
students per teacher
- 40% below state mean
Top 3% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
49.5%
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
$27,134
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 250 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 94 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.7%
White 28.3%
Two or More 13.0%
African American 10.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.2%
Asian 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.2, Frank E. Thompson Middle is more mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
District finance for Newport reports $27,134 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Frank E. Thompson Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Claiborne Pell Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rogers High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frank E. Thompson Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~499 students)
Frequently asked questions about Frank E. Thompson Middle
How many students attend Frank E. Thompson Middle?
Frank E. Thompson Middle has 499 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Newport, RI. CCD year-over-year: 546 (2022-23) → 500 (2023-24), down 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frank E. Thompson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Frank E. Thompson Middle is 8.3:1, which is 40% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 47% 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 Frank E. Thompson Middle?
71.4% of students at Frank E. Thompson Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frank E. Thompson Middle?
The largest demographic group at Frank E. Thompson Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 44.7% of enrollment, in Newport, RI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frank E. Thompson Middle?
Frank E. Thompson Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Frank E. Thompson Middle rank among public schools in Newport?
By Resource Investment Index, Frank E. Thompson Middle ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Newport, RI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Newport?
Besides Frank E. Thompson Middle, Newport also operates Claiborne Pell Elementary (657 students) and Rogers High School (599 students). See the Newport district page for the complete list.