Enrollment
1,278
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
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 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 440075000168
👥 S:T ratio 52
📚 AP courses 75
🌟 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 51/100 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
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
107.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.9:1
vs 13.8:1 Rhode Island avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
14.3%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
-64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Kingstown Sr. High compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Kingstown Sr. High
North Kingstown Sr. High is a lower-poverty, large high school in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, enrolling 1,278 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.9:1 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 14.3% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Rhode Island, bigger than 98% of state schools at 1,278 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 308 scored Rhode Island schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 15 Advanced Placement courses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.4% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
North Kingstown also operates Davisville Middle School (477 students) and Hamilton School (447 students) alongside North Kingstown Sr. High.
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 North Kingstown Sr. High compares
North Kingstown Sr. High 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,855
per pupil, district-wide
- below Rhode Island avg of $20,315
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Kingstown, which includes North Kingstown Sr. High.
$18,855
Per student
-7%
vs Rhode Island
Avg $20,315
+14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 73.9%
State 18.7%
Federal 7.4%
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 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
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- 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
Similar high 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 (~1,278 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.9:1)
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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.
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 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. 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.
Is North Kingstown Sr. High a good school?
North Kingstown Sr. High earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median. It is also one of the largest schools in Rhode Island. 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 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.
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