- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Narragansett, RI
Narragansett Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Narragansett Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 440066000150
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Narragansett Elementary earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Rhode Island schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Narragansett · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Rhode Island
- 14.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Narragansett Elementary has class sizes smaller than 72% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Narragansett Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Narragansett, RI.
School address
District: Narragansett · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440066000150 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Narragansett Elementary held near 342 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.3 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 440066000150 · Narragansett, RI Other · SMALL · TRAD
331 enr · 11.8:1 · 14.3% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Narragansett High School (372 students)
Narragansett Elementary held near 342 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.3 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Narragansett Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Narragansett H
Narragansett High School
372 students
- This school
Narragansett Elementary
331 students
- Narragansett P
Narragansett Pier School
263 students
What this shows Narragansett Elementary reports 331 students on the CCD universe file.
How Narragansett Elementary compares
Narragansett Elementary 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 14% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.3% | ▼ 64% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 331 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
331
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% below the Rhode Island average of 39.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 28% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.5%
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
$27,636
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
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.6%
Two or More 10.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.8%
Asian 2.7%
African American 0.9%
Largest group: White at 81.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.1, Narragansett Elementary is less mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
District finance for Narragansett reports $27,636 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Narragansett Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Narragansett High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Narragansett Pier School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Narragansett Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 263
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Nationwide other 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 (~331 students)
Frequently asked questions about Narragansett Elementary
How many students attend Narragansett Elementary?
Narragansett Elementary has 331 students enrolled. It is a public school in Narragansett, RI. CCD year-over-year: 343 (2022-23) → 342 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Narragansett Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Narragansett Elementary is 11.8:1, which is 14% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 25% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Narragansett Elementary?
14.3% of students at Narragansett Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Narragansett Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Narragansett Elementary is White at 81.6% of enrollment, in Narragansett, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Narragansett Elementary?
Narragansett Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Narragansett Elementary rank among public schools in Narragansett?
By Resource Investment Index, Narragansett Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Narragansett, RI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Narragansett?
Besides Narragansett Elementary, Narragansett also operates Narragansett High School (372 students) and Narragansett Pier School (263 students). See the Narragansett district page for the complete list.