Enrollment
238
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · North Scituate, RI
North Scituate School
Federal NCES profile for North Scituate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 440096000254
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Scituate School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Rhode Island schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Rhode Island schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in North Scituate · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.9:1
- large classes for Rhode Island
- 11.5%
- free-lunch eligible
North Scituate School has class sizes larger than 82% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Scituate School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in North Scituate, RI.
School address
District: Scituate · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440096000254 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 13.8:1 Rhode Island avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.5%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
-71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Scituate School compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Scituate School
North Scituate School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in North Scituate, Rhode Island, enrolling 238 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Rhode Island schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.5% free-meal eligibility runs 71% below the Rhode Island average.
Enrollment of 238 puts it in the smaller third of Rhode Island schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 308 scored Rhode Island schools.
Against 52 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #19.
Its student body is predominantly White (98% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 3/100).
12.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among North Scituate's elementary schools, it stands alongside Fogarty Memorial (318 students): North Scituate School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.9:1 vs 12.7:1).
Scituate also operates Scituate High School (387 students) and Scituate Middle School (260 students) alongside North Scituate 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 North Scituate School compares
North Scituate 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 | 15.9:1 | ▲ 15% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.5% | ▼ 71% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 238 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
238
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
11.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 82% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$22,330
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
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.
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 98.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%
Largest group: White at 98.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.3, North Scituate School is less mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Scituate, which includes North Scituate School.
$22,330
Per student
+10%
vs Rhode Island
Avg $20,315
+35%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.9%
State 15.5%
Federal 8.6%
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 Scituate School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scituate High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Scituate Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hope School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clayville School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Scituate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 163
- Students per teacher
- 9.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 140
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in North Scituate
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~238 students)
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Frequently asked questions about North Scituate School
How many students attend North Scituate School?
North Scituate School has 238 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in North Scituate, RI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Scituate School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Scituate School is 15.9:1, which is 15% higher than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Scituate School?
11.5% of students at North Scituate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Scituate School?
The largest demographic group at North Scituate School is White at 98.3% of enrollment, in North Scituate, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Scituate School?
North Scituate School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Scituate School rank among public schools in North Scituate?
By Resource Investment Index, North Scituate School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in North Scituate, 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 Scituate on the city page.
Is North Scituate School a good school?
North Scituate School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Rhode Island schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Rhode Island schools. 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 Scituate?
Besides North Scituate School, Scituate also operates Scituate High School (387 students), Scituate Middle School (260 students), and Hope School (163 students). See the Scituate district page for the complete list.
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