- Enrollment
- 995
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pawtucket, RI
Joseph Jenks Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Joseph Jenks Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 440084000197
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 30
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Joseph Jenks Middle School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Rhode Island schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Pawtucket · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 59.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Joseph Jenks Middle School has class sizes near the Rhode Island median. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Joseph Jenks Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Pawtucket, RI.
School address
District: Pawtucket · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440084000197 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Joseph Jenks Middle School held near 631 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 48.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 440084000197 · Pawtucket, RI Middle · MID · TRAD
697 enr · 14.5:1 · 59.0% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: William E. Tolman High (995 students)
Joseph Jenks Middle School held near 631 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 48.0 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Joseph Jenks Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- William E. Tol
William E. Tolman High
995 students
- Charles E. She
Charles E. Shea High School
770 students
- This school
Joseph Jenks Middle School
697 students
- Lyman B. Goff
Lyman B. Goff Middle School
637 students
- Samuel Slater
Samuel Slater Middle School
590 students
- Henry J. Winte
Henry J. Winters School
550 students
What this shows Joseph Jenks Middle School reports 697 students on the CCD universe file.
How Joseph Jenks Middle School compares
Joseph Jenks Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.0% | ▲ 49% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 697 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
697
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 69% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.2%
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
$19,041
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 349 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 40.6%
African American 30.2%
White 21.6%
Two or More 6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.3, Joseph Jenks Middle School is more mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
District finance for Pawtucket reports $19,041 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Joseph Jenks Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William E. Tolman High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charles E. Shea High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lyman B. Goff Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Samuel Slater Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Henry J. Winters School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Joseph Jenks Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 637
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 590
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar middle schools in Pawtucket
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~697 students)
Frequently asked questions about Joseph Jenks Middle School
How many students attend Joseph Jenks Middle School?
Joseph Jenks Middle School has 697 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pawtucket, RI. CCD year-over-year: 622 (2022-23) → 631 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph Jenks Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Joseph Jenks Middle School is 14.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Joseph Jenks Middle School?
59.0% of students at Joseph Jenks Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Joseph Jenks Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Joseph Jenks Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 40.6% of enrollment, in Pawtucket, RI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Joseph Jenks Middle School?
Joseph Jenks Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Joseph Jenks Middle School rank among middle schools in Pawtucket?
By Resource Investment Index, Joseph Jenks Middle School ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Pawtucket, RI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Pawtucket on the city page.
What other schools are in Pawtucket?
Besides Joseph Jenks Middle School, Pawtucket also operates William E. Tolman High (995 students), Charles E. Shea High School (770 students), and Lyman B. Goff Middle School (637 students). See the Pawtucket district page for the complete list.