- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 440066000151
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 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 43/100 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
- 43
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-47 students YoY
Narragansett High School shrank from 474 students in 2022-23 to 427 in 2023-24 (-9.9%).
Teacher FTE added 42.8 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-47 students YoY 440066000151 · Narragansett, RI High · SMALL · TRAD
372 enr · 8.9:1 · 12.7% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Narragansett Elementary (331 students)
Narragansett High School shrank from 474 students in 2022-23 to 427 in 2023-24 (-9.9%). Teacher FTE added 42.8 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Narragansett High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Narragansett High School
372 students
- Narragansett E
Narragansett Elementary
331 students
- Narragansett P
Narragansett Pier School
263 students
What this shows Narragansett High School reports 372 students on the CCD universe file.
How Narragansett High School compares
Narragansett High School is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
District finance for Narragansett reports $27,636 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 263
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Nationwide high 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 (~372 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 474 (2022-23) → 427 (2023-24), down 47.
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 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.