Enrollment
372
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Narragansett, RI
Narragansett High School
Federal NCES profile for Narragansett High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 440066000151
👥 S:T ratio 64
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 75
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Narragansett High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Rhode Island schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Rhode Island schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Narragansett · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.9:1
- small classes for Rhode Island
- 12.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Narragansett High School has class sizes smaller than 97% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Narragansett High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Narragansett, RI.
School address
District: Narragansett · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440066000151 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8.9:1
vs 13.8:1 Rhode Island avg
-36% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.7%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
-68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Narragansett High School compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
What stands out at Narragansett High School
Narragansett High School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized high school in Narragansett, Rhode Island, enrolling 372 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 8.9:1, Narragansett High School is leaner than roughly 97% of Rhode Island schools and 36% under the state's 13.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 12.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 372 students, its enrollment sits close to the Rhode Island median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 308 scored Rhode Island schools.
Against 68 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #41.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 21/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 12 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 124 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Narragansett spends $25,802 per pupil, 27% above the Rhode Island average, a better-resourced district than most.
Narragansett also operates Narragansett Elementary (331 students) and Narragansett Pier School (263 students) alongside Narragansett High 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 Narragansett High School compares
Narragansett High 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 | 8.9:1 | ▼ 36% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.7% | ▼ 68% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 372 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
372
Bigger than 43% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
8.9:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 3% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 97% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.4%
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
$25,802
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 124 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
34
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.1 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 88.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 1.1%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 88.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.9, Narragansett High School is less mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Narragansett, which includes Narragansett High School.
$25,802
Per student
+27%
vs Rhode Island
Avg $20,315
+55%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 80.4%
State 13.3%
Federal 6.2%
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 Narragansett High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Narragansett Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Narragansett Pier School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Narragansett High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 263
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar high 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 (~372 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.9:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Narragansett High School
How many students attend Narragansett High School?
Narragansett High School has 372 students enrolled. It is a high school in Narragansett, RI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Narragansett High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Narragansett High School is 8.9:1, which is 36% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 43% 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 High School?
12.7% of students at Narragansett High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Narragansett High School?
The largest demographic group at Narragansett High School is White at 88.7% of enrollment, in Narragansett, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Narragansett High School?
Narragansett High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Narragansett High School rank among public schools in Narragansett?
By Resource Investment Index, Narragansett High School ranks #3 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. See all public schools in Narragansett on the city page.
Is Narragansett High School a good school?
Narragansett High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 97% of Rhode Island schools. It is also less 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 Narragansett?
Besides Narragansett High School, Narragansett also operates Narragansett Elementary (331 students) and Narragansett Pier School (263 students). See the Narragansett district page for the complete list.
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