- Enrollment
- 387
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
North Scituate School held near 230 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 15.5 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 440096000254 · North Scituate, RI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
238 enr · 15.9:1 · 11.5% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Scituate High School (387 students)
North Scituate School held near 230 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 15.5 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
North Scituate School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Scituate High
Scituate High School
387 students
- Scituate Middl
Scituate Middle School
260 students
- This school
North Scituate School
238 students
- Hope School
Hope School
163 students
- Clayville Scho 140
Clayville School
140 students
What this shows North Scituate School reports 238 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Scituate School compares
North Scituate School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 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 methodology
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
$23,322
per pupil, district-wide
- above Rhode Island avg of $21,508
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.
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
District finance for Scituate reports $23,322 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~238 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 226 (2022-23) → 230 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.