- Enrollment
- 1,278
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Hamilton School grew from 423 students in 2022-23 to 454 in 2023-24 (+7.3%).
Teacher FTE added 26.8 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 440075000167 · North Kingstown, RI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
447 enr · 17.2:1 · 11.8% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: North Kingstown Sr. High (1,278 students)
Hamilton School grew from 423 students in 2022-23 to 454 in 2023-24 (+7.3%). Teacher FTE added 26.8 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Hamilton School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Kingstow
North Kingstown Sr. High
1,278 students
- Davisville Mid 477
Davisville Middle School
477 students
- This school 447
Hamilton School
447 students
- Stony Lane El. 385
Stony Lane El. School
385 students
- Fishing Cove E 346
Fishing Cove El. School
346 students
- Wickford Middl 339
Wickford Middle School
339 students
What this shows Hamilton School reports 447 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hamilton School compares
Hamilton 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 | 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 methodology
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
$20,219
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 + 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.
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
District finance for North Kingstown reports $20,219 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~447 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 423 (2022-23) → 454 (2023-24), up 31.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.