Enrollment
532
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · North Smithfield, RI
North Smitfield Hs
Federal NCES profile for North Smitfield Hs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 440081000186
👥 S:T ratio 52
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Smitfield Hs earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in North Smithfield · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 16.2%
- free-lunch eligible
North Smitfield Hs has class sizes near the Rhode Island median. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Smitfield Hs ranks #2 of 3 public schools in North Smithfield, RI.
School address
District: North Smithfield · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440081000186 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 13.8:1 Rhode Island avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
16.2%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Smitfield Hs compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Smitfield Hs
North Smitfield Hs is a lower-poverty, mid-sized high school in North Smithfield, Rhode Island, enrolling 532 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.1:1 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 16.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 532 puts it in the larger third of Rhode Island schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 308 scored Rhode Island schools.
Against 56 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #20.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (13%) (diversity index 36/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 266 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
North Smithfield also operates North Smithfield Elementary (583 students) and North Smithfield Ms (502 students) alongside North Smitfield Hs.
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 Smitfield Hs compares
North Smitfield Hs 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 16.2% | ▼ 59% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 532 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
532
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
16.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 34% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.1%
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
$17,779
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 266 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.5 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 78.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 3.0%
Asian 2.1%
Largest group: White at 78.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.3, North Smitfield Hs is less mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Smithfield, which includes North Smitfield Hs.
$17,779
Per student
-12%
vs Rhode Island
Avg $20,315
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 64.7%
State 28.0%
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 Smitfield Hs Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Smithfield Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Smithfield Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Smitfield Hs's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~532 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about North Smitfield Hs
How many students attend North Smitfield Hs?
North Smitfield Hs has 532 students enrolled. It is a high school in North Smithfield, RI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Smitfield Hs?
The student-teacher ratio at North Smitfield Hs is 12.1:1, which is 12% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 23% 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 Smitfield Hs?
16.2% of students at North Smitfield Hs are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Smitfield Hs?
The largest demographic group at North Smitfield Hs is White at 78.6% of enrollment, in North Smithfield, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Smitfield Hs?
North Smitfield Hs has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Smitfield Hs rank among public schools in North Smithfield?
By Resource Investment Index, North Smitfield Hs ranks #2 of 3 public schools in North Smithfield, 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 Smithfield on the city page.
Is North Smitfield Hs a good school?
North Smitfield Hs earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median. 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 Smithfield?
Besides North Smitfield Hs, North Smithfield also operates North Smithfield Elementary (583 students) and North Smithfield Ms (502 students). See the North Smithfield district page for the complete list.
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