- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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
🌟 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
North Smitfield Hs held near 547 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 44.4 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 440081000186 · North Smithfield, RI High · MID · TRAD
532 enr · 12.1:1 · 16.2% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: North Smithfield Elementary (583 students)
North Smitfield Hs held near 547 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 44.4 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
North Smitfield Hs in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Smithfie
North Smithfield Elementary
583 students
- This school
North Smitfield Hs
532 students
- North Smithfie
North Smithfield Ms
502 students
What this shows North Smitfield Hs reports 532 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Smitfield Hs compares
North Smitfield Hs 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 | 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 methodology
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
$18,085
per pupil, district-wide
- below Rhode Island avg of $21,508
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for North Smithfield reports $18,085 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~532 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 524 (2022-23) → 547 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
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 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.