- Enrollment
- 1,098
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Barrington, RI
Nayatt School
Federal NCES profile for Nayatt School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 440003000004
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nayatt School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Rhode Island schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Barrington · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- large classes for Rhode Island
- 3.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Nayatt School has class sizes larger than 72% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nayatt School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Barrington, RI.
School address
District: Barrington · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440003000004 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Nayatt School grew from 338 students in 2022-23 to 357 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 24.3 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+19 students YoY 440003000004 · Barrington, RI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
356 enr · 14.8:1 · 3.6% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Barrington High School (1,098 students)
Nayatt School grew from 338 students in 2022-23 to 357 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE added 24.3 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Nayatt School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Barrington Hig
Barrington High School
1,098 students
- Barrington Mid
Barrington Middle School
763 students
- Hampden Meadow
Hampden Meadows School
471 students
- This school 356
Nayatt School
356 students
- Primrose Hill 329
Primrose Hill School
329 students
- Sowams Element 250
Sowams Elementary School
250 students
What this shows Nayatt School reports 356 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nayatt School compares
Nayatt School is a growing 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.6% | ▼ 91% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 356 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
356
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
3.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 91% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 72% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$18,135
per pupil, district-wide
- below Rhode Island avg of $21,508
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.4%
Two or More 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Asian 6.7%
African American 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 74.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.7, Nayatt School is less mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
District finance for Barrington reports $18,135 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nayatt School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barrington Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hampden Meadows School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Primrose Hill School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sowams Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nayatt School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 763
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 329
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Barrington
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~356 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nayatt School
How many students attend Nayatt School?
Nayatt School has 356 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Barrington, RI. CCD year-over-year: 338 (2022-23) → 357 (2023-24), up 19.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nayatt School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nayatt School is 14.8:1, which is 7% higher than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nayatt School?
3.6% of students at Nayatt School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nayatt School?
The largest demographic group at Nayatt School is White at 74.4% of enrollment, in Barrington, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nayatt School?
Nayatt School 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 Nayatt School rank among elementary schools in Barrington?
By Resource Investment Index, Nayatt School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Barrington, RI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Barrington on the city page.
What other schools are in Barrington?
Besides Nayatt School, Barrington also operates Barrington High School (1,098 students), Barrington Middle School (763 students), and Hampden Meadows School (471 students). See the Barrington district page for the complete list.