Enrollment
263
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12:1
vs 13.8:1 Rhode Island avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.8%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
-63% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Narragansett Pier School compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
What stands out at Narragansett Pier School
Narragansett Pier School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Narragansett, Rhode Island, enrolling 263 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12:1 puts it in the smaller third of Rhode Island schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 14.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 263 puts it in the smaller third of Rhode Island schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 98% of the 308 Rhode Island schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 67 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Rhode Island schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 263 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
17.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Narragansett spends $25,802 per pupil, 27% above the Rhode Island average, a better-resourced district than most.
Narragansett also operates Narragansett High School (372 students) and Narragansett Elementary (331 students) alongside Narragansett Pier 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 Pier School compares
Narragansett Pier 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Narragansett, which includes Narragansett Pier 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 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
- 372
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary 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 (~263 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Narragansett on the city page.
Is Narragansett Pier School a good school?
Narragansett Pier School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median. 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 Pier School, Narragansett also operates Narragansett High School (372 students) and Narragansett Elementary (331 students). See the Narragansett district page for the complete list.
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