- Enrollment
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · North Smithfield, RI
North Smithfield Elementary
Federal NCES profile for North Smithfield Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 440081000399
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Smithfield Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Rhode Island schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in North Smithfield · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- large classes for Rhode Island
- 13.3%
- free-lunch eligible
North Smithfield Elementary has class sizes larger than 72% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Smithfield Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in North Smithfield, RI.
School address
District: North Smithfield · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440081000399 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
North Smithfield Elementary held near 601 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.3 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+28 students YoY 440081000399 · North Smithfield, RI Other · MID · TRAD
583 enr · 14.9:1 · 13.3% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: North Smitfield Hs (532 students)
North Smithfield Elementary held near 601 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.3 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
North Smithfield Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
North Smithfield Elementary
583 students
- North Smitfiel
North Smitfield Hs
532 students
- North Smithfie
North Smithfield Ms
502 students
What this shows North Smithfield Elementary reports 583 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Smithfield Elementary compares
North Smithfield Elementary 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 | 14.9:1 | ▲ 8% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.3% | ▼ 66% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 583 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
583
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 72% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.6%
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
$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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 583 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 2.2%
African American 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 79.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.8, North Smithfield Elementary is less mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
District finance for North Smithfield reports $18,085 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Smithfield Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Smitfield Hs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Smithfield Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Smithfield Elementary'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 other 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 (~583 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Smithfield Elementary
How many students attend North Smithfield Elementary?
North Smithfield Elementary has 583 students enrolled. It is a public school in North Smithfield, RI. CCD year-over-year: 573 (2022-23) → 601 (2023-24), nearly flat (+28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Smithfield Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at North Smithfield Elementary is 14.9:1, which is 8% higher than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Smithfield Elementary?
13.3% of students at North Smithfield Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Smithfield Elementary?
The largest demographic group at North Smithfield Elementary is White at 79.1% of enrollment, in North Smithfield, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Smithfield Elementary?
North Smithfield Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Smithfield Elementary rank among public schools in North Smithfield?
By Resource Investment Index, North Smithfield Elementary ranks #3 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 Smithfield Elementary, North Smithfield also operates North Smitfield Hs (532 students) and North Smithfield Ms (502 students). See the North Smithfield district page for the complete list.