Enrollment
471
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 13.8:1 Rhode Island avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
5.2%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
-87% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hampden Meadows School compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hampden Meadows School
Hampden Meadows School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Barrington, Rhode Island, enrolling 471 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Rhode Island schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 5.2% free-meal eligibility runs 87% below the Rhode Island average.
Enrollment of 471 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 42 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #6.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Asian (8%) (diversity index 38/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Barrington's elementary schools, it stands alongside Nayatt School (356 students): Hampden Meadows School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.2:1 vs 14.8:1).
Barrington also operates Barrington High School (1,098 students) and Barrington Middle School (763 students) alongside Hampden Meadows 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 Hampden Meadows School compares
Hampden Meadows 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,236
per pupil, district-wide
- below Rhode Island avg of $20,315
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Barrington, which includes Hampden Meadows School.
$17,236
Per student
-15%
vs Rhode Island
Avg $20,315
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.0%
State 19.6%
Federal 5.4%
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 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
- 1,098
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- 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.
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 (~471 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Hampden Meadows School a good school?
Hampden Meadows School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% 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 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.
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