- Enrollment
- 583
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · North Smithfield, RI
North Smithfield Ms
Federal NCES profile for North Smithfield Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 440081000469
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Smithfield Ms earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in North Smithfield · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 17.8%
- free-lunch eligible
North Smithfield Ms has class sizes near the Rhode Island median. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Smithfield Ms ranks #1 of 3 public schools in North Smithfield, RI.
School address
District: North Smithfield · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440081000469 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
North Smithfield Ms held near 492 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.9 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 440081000469 · North Smithfield, RI Elementary · MID · TRAD
502 enr · 12:1 · 17.8% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: North Smithfield Elementary (583 students)
North Smithfield Ms held near 492 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.9 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
North Smithfield Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Smithfie
North Smithfield Elementary
583 students
- North Smitfiel
North Smitfield Hs
532 students
- This school
North Smithfield Ms
502 students
What this shows North Smithfield Ms reports 502 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Smithfield Ms compares
North Smithfield Ms 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 | ▼ 13% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.8% | ▼ 55% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 502 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
502
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% 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
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 32% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 251 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 31 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 2.0%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: White at 80.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.6, North Smithfield Ms 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 Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Smithfield Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Smitfield Hs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Smithfield Ms'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
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 (~502 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Smithfield Ms
How many students attend North Smithfield Ms?
North Smithfield Ms has 502 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in North Smithfield, RI. CCD year-over-year: 506 (2022-23) → 492 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Smithfield Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at North Smithfield Ms is 12:1, which is 13% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 24% 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 Smithfield Ms?
17.8% of students at North Smithfield Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Smithfield Ms?
The largest demographic group at North Smithfield Ms is White at 80.5% of enrollment, in North Smithfield, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Smithfield Ms?
North Smithfield Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Ms rank among public schools in North Smithfield?
By Resource Investment Index, North Smithfield Ms ranks #1 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 Ms, North Smithfield also operates North Smithfield Elementary (583 students) and North Smitfield Hs (532 students). See the North Smithfield district page for the complete list.