Enrollment
697
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 13.8:1 Rhode Island avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.0%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
+49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Joseph Jenks Middle School compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
What stands out at Joseph Jenks Middle School
Joseph Jenks Middle School is a higher-need, large middle school in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, enrolling 697 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Rhode Island schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 59.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 697 puts it in the larger third of Rhode Island schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 308 scored Rhode Island schools.
Against 31 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #17.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (41%) and African American (30%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 349 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Pawtucket's middle schools, it stands alongside Lyman B. Goff Middle School (637 students): Joseph Jenks Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.5:1 vs 13.6:1).
Pawtucket also operates William E. Tolman High (995 students) and Charles E. Shea High School (770 students) alongside Joseph Jenks Middle 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 Joseph Jenks Middle School compares
Joseph Jenks Middle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,139
per pupil, district-wide
- below Rhode Island avg of $20,315
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pawtucket, which includes Joseph Jenks Middle School.
$17,139
Per student
-16%
vs Rhode Island
Avg $20,315
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.0%
State 63.7%
Federal 16.2%
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 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
- 995
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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.
Similar middle 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 (~697 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Joseph Jenks Middle School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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