- Enrollment
- 1,098
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Barrington, RI
Hampden Meadows School
Federal NCES profile for Hampden Meadows School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 440003000003
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hampden Meadows School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Rhode Island schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Barrington · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Rhode Island
- 5.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Hampden Meadows School has class sizes larger than 85% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hampden Meadows School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Barrington, RI.
School address
District: Barrington · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440003000003 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Hampden Meadows School shrank from 484 students in 2022-23 to 446 in 2023-24 (-7.9%).
Teacher FTE added 29.7 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 440003000003 · Barrington, RI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
471 enr · 16.2:1 · 5.2% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Barrington High School (1,098 students)
Hampden Meadows School shrank from 484 students in 2022-23 to 446 in 2023-24 (-7.9%). Teacher FTE added 29.7 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Hampden Meadows School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Barrington Hig
Barrington High School
1,098 students
- Barrington Mid
Barrington Middle School
763 students
- This school
Hampden Meadows School
471 students
- Nayatt School 356
Nayatt School
356 students
- Primrose Hill 329
Primrose Hill School
329 students
- Sowams Element 250
Sowams Elementary School
250 students
What this shows Hampden Meadows School reports 471 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hampden Meadows School compares
Hampden Meadows 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 17% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.2% | ▼ 87% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 471 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
471
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 87% 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
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 85% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$18,135
per pupil, district-wide
- below Rhode Island avg of $21,508
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 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 77.5%
Asian 8.1%
Two or More 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
African American 1.7%
Largest group: White at 77.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.4, Hampden Meadows School is less mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
District finance for Barrington reports $18,135 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hampden Meadows School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barrington Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nayatt School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Primrose Hill School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sowams Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hampden Meadows School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 763
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Barrington
2 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 (~471 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hampden Meadows School
How many students attend Hampden Meadows School?
Hampden Meadows School has 471 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Barrington, RI. CCD year-over-year: 484 (2022-23) → 446 (2023-24), down 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hampden Meadows School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hampden Meadows School is 16.2:1, which is 17% higher than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hampden Meadows School?
5.2% of students at Hampden Meadows School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hampden Meadows School?
The largest demographic group at Hampden Meadows School is White at 77.5% of enrollment, in Barrington, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hampden Meadows School?
Hampden Meadows School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Hampden Meadows School rank among elementary schools in Barrington?
By Resource Investment Index, Hampden Meadows School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Barrington, 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 Barrington on the city page.
What other schools are in Barrington?
Besides Hampden Meadows School, Barrington also operates Barrington High School (1,098 students), Barrington Middle School (763 students), and Nayatt School (356 students). See the Barrington district page for the complete list.