- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · North Kingstown, RI
North Kingstown Sr. High
Federal NCES profile for North Kingstown Sr. High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 440075000168
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Kingstown Sr. High earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median. It is also one of the largest schools in Rhode Island.
- #5 of 8
- public schools in North Kingstown · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 14.3%
- free-lunch eligible
North Kingstown Sr. High has class sizes near the Rhode Island median. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Kingstown Sr. High ranks #5 of 8 public schools in North Kingstown, RI.
School address
District: North Kingstown · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440075000168 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-80 students YoY
North Kingstown Sr. High shrank from 1,374 students in 2022-23 to 1,294 in 2023-24 (-5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 107.1 → 104.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-80 students YoY 440075000168 · North Kingstown, RI High · MID · TRAD
1,278 enr · 11.9:1 · 14.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Davisville Middle School (477 students)
North Kingstown Sr. High shrank from 1,374 students in 2022-23 to 1,294 in 2023-24 (-5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 107.1 → 104.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
North Kingstown Sr. High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
North Kingstown Sr. High
1,278 students
- Davisville Mid 477
Davisville Middle School
477 students
- Hamilton Schoo 447
Hamilton School
447 students
- Stony Lane El. 385
Stony Lane El. School
385 students
- Fishing Cove E 346
Fishing Cove El. School
346 students
- Wickford Middl 339
Wickford Middle School
339 students
What this shows North Kingstown Sr. High reports 1,278 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Kingstown Sr. High compares
North Kingstown Sr. High 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 14% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.3% | ▼ 64% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,278 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
1,278
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 31% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.4%
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
$20,219
per pupil, district-wide
- below Rhode Island avg of $21,508
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
74
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.5%
Hispanic or Latino 7.5%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 2.4%
African American 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 81.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.5, North Kingstown Sr. High is less mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 15
District finance for North Kingstown reports $20,219 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Kingstown Sr. High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davisville Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hamilton School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stony Lane El. School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fishing Cove El. School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wickford Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Kingstown Sr. High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~1,278 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Kingstown Sr. High
How many students attend North Kingstown Sr. High?
North Kingstown Sr. High has 1,278 students enrolled. It is a high school in North Kingstown, RI. CCD year-over-year: 1,374 (2022-23) → 1,294 (2023-24), down 80.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Kingstown Sr. High?
The student-teacher ratio at North Kingstown Sr. High is 11.9:1, which is 14% 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 North Kingstown Sr. High?
14.3% of students at North Kingstown Sr. High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Kingstown Sr. High?
The largest demographic group at North Kingstown Sr. High is White at 81.5% of enrollment, in North Kingstown, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Kingstown Sr. High?
North Kingstown Sr. High has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 North Kingstown Sr. High rank among public schools in North Kingstown?
By Resource Investment Index, North Kingstown Sr. High ranks #5 of 8 public schools in North Kingstown, 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 North Kingstown on the city page.
What other schools are in North Kingstown?
Besides North Kingstown Sr. High, North Kingstown also operates Davisville Middle School (477 students), Hamilton School (447 students), and Stony Lane El. School (385 students). See the North Kingstown district page for the complete list.