Enrollment
583
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 13.8:1 Rhode Island avg
+8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.3%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
-66% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How North Smithfield Elementary compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
What stands out at North Smithfield Elementary
North Smithfield Elementary is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in North Smithfield, Rhode Island, enrolling 583 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Rhode Island schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 13.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 583 puts it in the larger third of Rhode Island schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 308 scored Rhode Island schools.
Among 47 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Rhode Island schools statewide, it ranks #44, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 583 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
North Smithfield also operates North Smitfield Hs (532 students) and North Smithfield Ms (502 students) alongside North Smithfield Elementary.
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 Smithfield Elementary compares
North Smithfield Elementary 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Smithfield, which includes North Smithfield Elementary.
$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 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
- 532
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other 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 (~583 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.9:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in North Smithfield on the city page.
Is North Smithfield Elementary a good school?
North Smithfield Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of 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 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.
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