- Enrollment
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Narragansett, RI
Narragansett Pier School
Federal NCES profile for Narragansett Pier School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 440066000396
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Narragansett Pier School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Narragansett · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 14.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Narragansett Pier School has class sizes near the Rhode Island median. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Narragansett Pier School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Narragansett, RI.
School address
District: Narragansett · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440066000396 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Narragansett Pier School held near 288 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 22.8 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 440066000396 · Narragansett, RI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
263 enr · 12:1 · 14.8% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Narragansett High School (372 students)
Narragansett Pier School held near 288 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE held 22.8 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Narragansett Pier School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Narragansett H
Narragansett High School
372 students
- Narragansett E
Narragansett Elementary
331 students
- This school
Narragansett Pier School
263 students
What this shows Narragansett Pier School reports 263 students on the CCD universe file.
How Narragansett Pier School compares
Narragansett Pier School 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 | 12:1 | ▼ 13% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.8% | ▼ 63% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 263 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
263
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
12:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 32% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 263 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.3%
Two or More 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Asian 1.9%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 83.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.7, Narragansett Pier School is less mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Narragansett reports $27,636 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Narragansett Pier School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Narragansett High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Narragansett Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Narragansett Pier 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
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 (~263 students)
Frequently asked questions about Narragansett Pier School
How many students attend Narragansett Pier School?
Narragansett Pier School has 263 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Narragansett, RI. CCD year-over-year: 297 (2022-23) → 288 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Narragansett Pier School?
The student-teacher ratio at Narragansett Pier School is 12:1, which is 13% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 24% 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 Pier School?
14.8% of students at Narragansett Pier School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Narragansett Pier School?
The largest demographic group at Narragansett Pier School is White at 83.3% of enrollment, in Narragansett, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Narragansett Pier School?
Narragansett Pier School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Pier School rank among public schools in Narragansett?
By Resource Investment Index, Narragansett Pier School ranks #1 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 Pier School, Narragansett also operates Narragansett High School (372 students) and Narragansett Elementary (331 students). See the Narragansett district page for the complete list.