- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Smithfield, RI
Old County Road School
Federal NCES profile for Old County Road School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 440099000258
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Old County Road School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Rhode Island schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Smithfield · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Rhode Island
- 27.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Old County Road School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Old County Road School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Smithfield, RI.
School address
District: Smithfield · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440099000258 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Old County Road School held near 230 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 22.9 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 440099000258 · Smithfield, RI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
228 enr · 10.4:1 · 27.5% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Smithfield High School (729 students)
Old County Road School held near 230 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 22.9 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Old County Road School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Smithfield Hig
Smithfield High School
729 students
- Pleasant View
Pleasant View Elementary Schoo
552 students
- Vincent J. Gal
Vincent J. Gallagher Middle
502 students
- Raymond Laperc
Raymond Laperche School
337 students
- This school 228
Old County Road School
228 students
What this shows Old County Road School reports 228 students on the CCD universe file.
How Old County Road School compares
Old County Road School 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 25% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.5% | ▼ 31% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 228 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
228
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 11% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.6%
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
$18,082
per pupil, district-wide
- below Rhode Island avg of $21,508
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.8%
Two or More 7.9%
Asian 1.8%
African American 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 77.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.3, Old County Road School is less mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
District finance for Smithfield reports $18,082 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Old County Road School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smithfield High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pleasant View Elementary Schoo | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vincent J. Gallagher Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Raymond Laperche School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Old County Road School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Smithfield
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~228 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Old County Road School
How many students attend Old County Road School?
Old County Road School has 228 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Smithfield, RI. CCD year-over-year: 229 (2022-23) → 230 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Old County Road School?
The student-teacher ratio at Old County Road School is 10.4:1, which is 25% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 34% 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 Old County Road School?
27.5% of students at Old County Road School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Old County Road School?
The largest demographic group at Old County Road School is White at 77.2% of enrollment, in Smithfield, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Old County Road School?
Old County Road School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Old County Road School rank among public schools in Smithfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Old County Road School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in 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 Smithfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Smithfield?
Besides Old County Road School, Smithfield also operates Smithfield High School (729 students), Pleasant View Elementary Schoo (552 students), and Vincent J. Gallagher Middle (502 students). See the Smithfield district page for the complete list.