Enrollment
246
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wakefield, RI
Matunuck School
Federal NCES profile for Matunuck School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 440102000263
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Matunuck School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Rhode Island schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Wakefield · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Rhode Island
- 11.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Matunuck School has class sizes larger than 77% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Matunuck School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Wakefield, RI.
School address
District: South Kingstown · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440102000263 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 13.8:1 Rhode Island avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.7%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
-70% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Matunuck School compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
What stands out at Matunuck School
Matunuck School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Wakefield, Rhode Island, enrolling 246 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Rhode Island schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.7% free-meal eligibility runs 70% below the Rhode Island average.
Enrollment of 246 puts it in the smaller third of Rhode Island schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 308 scored Rhode Island schools.
Against 55 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #21.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 35/100).
13.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Wakefield's elementary schools, it stands alongside Broad Rock Middle School (554 students): Matunuck School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.4:1 vs 16.8:1).
South Kingstown also operates South Kingstown High (688 students) and Broad Rock Middle School (554 students) alongside Matunuck 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 Matunuck School compares
Matunuck 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 12% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.7% | ▼ 70% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 246 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
246
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
11.7%
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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.4%
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
$23,583
per pupil, district-wide
- above Rhode Island avg of $20,315
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially 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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 79.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Two or More 8.1%
African American 0.8%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 79.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.8, Matunuck School is less mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Kingstown, which includes Matunuck School.
$23,583
Per student
+16%
vs Rhode Island
Avg $20,315
+42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 81.3%
State 12.1%
Federal 6.6%
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 Matunuck School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Kingstown High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Broad Rock Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Peace Dale School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Curtis Corner Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Kingston School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Matunuck School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 688
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in Wakefield
1 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 (~246 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Matunuck School
How many students attend Matunuck School?
Matunuck School has 246 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wakefield, RI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Matunuck School?
The student-teacher ratio at Matunuck School is 15.4:1, which is 12% higher than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Matunuck School?
11.7% of students at Matunuck School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Matunuck School?
The largest demographic group at Matunuck School is White at 79.7% of enrollment, in Wakefield, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Matunuck School?
Matunuck School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical 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 Matunuck School rank among public schools in Wakefield?
By Resource Investment Index, Matunuck School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Wakefield, RI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Wakefield on the city page.
Is Matunuck School a good school?
Matunuck School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% 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 South Kingstown?
Besides Matunuck School, South Kingstown also operates South Kingstown High (688 students), Broad Rock Middle School (554 students), and Peace Dale School (412 students). See the South Kingstown district page for the complete list.
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