- Enrollment
- 688
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+50 students YoY
Matunuck School grew from 205 students in 2022-23 to 255 in 2023-24 (+24.4%).
Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+50 students YoY 440102000263 · Wakefield, RI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
246 enr · 15.4:1 · 11.7% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: South Kingstown High (688 students)
Matunuck School grew from 205 students in 2022-23 to 255 in 2023-24 (+24.4%). Teacher FTE added 16.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Matunuck School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Kingstow
South Kingstown High
688 students
- Broad Rock Mid
Broad Rock Middle School
554 students
- Peace Dale Sch
Peace Dale School
412 students
- Curtis Corner
Curtis Corner Middle School
412 students
- West Kingston
West Kingston School
313 students
- This school 246
Matunuck School
246 students
What this shows Matunuck School reports 246 students on the CCD universe file.
How Matunuck School compares
Matunuck School is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$23,929
per pupil, district-wide
- above Rhode Island avg of $21,508
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.
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
District finance for South Kingstown reports $23,929 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~246 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 205 (2022-23) → 255 (2023-24), up 50.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.