Enrollment
447
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · North Kingstown, RI
Hamilton School
Federal NCES profile for Hamilton School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 440075000167
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hamilton School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Rhode Island schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in North Kingstown · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Rhode Island
- 11.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Hamilton School has class sizes larger than 90% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in North Kingstown, RI.
School address
District: North Kingstown · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440075000167 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 13.8:1 Rhode Island avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.8%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
-70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hamilton School compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hamilton School
Hamilton School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, enrolling 447 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.2:1 is larger than about 90% of Rhode Island schools and 25% above the 13.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.8% free-meal eligibility runs 70% below the Rhode Island average.
Enrollment of 447 puts it in the larger third of Rhode Island schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 308 scored Rhode Island schools.
Against 53 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #23.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 27/100).
12.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among North Kingstown's elementary schools, it stands alongside Stony Lane El. School (385 students): Hamilton School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (17.2:1 vs 16.7:1).
North Kingstown also operates North Kingstown Sr. High (1,278 students) and Davisville Middle School (477 students) alongside Hamilton 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 Hamilton School compares
Hamilton 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 25% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.8% | ▼ 70% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 447 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
447
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
11.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 90% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 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 85.0%
Two or More 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.7%
Asian 2.5%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 85.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.0, Hamilton 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 Hamilton 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 Hamilton 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 | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stony Lane El. School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fishing Cove El. School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wickford Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hamilton 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
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in North Kingstown
3 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 (~447 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.2:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hamilton School
How many students attend Hamilton School?
Hamilton School has 447 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in North Kingstown, RI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamilton School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hamilton School is 17.2:1, which is 25% higher than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hamilton School?
11.8% of students at Hamilton School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hamilton School?
The largest demographic group at Hamilton School is White at 85.0% of enrollment, in North Kingstown, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hamilton School?
Hamilton School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Hamilton School rank among elementary schools in North Kingstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Hamilton School ranks #3 of 4 elementary 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 elementary schools in North Kingstown on the city page.
Is Hamilton School a good school?
Hamilton School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Rhode Island schools. 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 Hamilton School, North Kingstown also operates North Kingstown Sr. High (1,278 students), Davisville Middle School (477 students), and Stony Lane El. School (385 students). See the North Kingstown district page for the complete list.
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