Enrollment
412
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Peace Dale, RI
Peace Dale School
Federal NCES profile for Peace Dale School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 440102000264
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Peace Dale School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median.
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 23.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 412
- students enrolled
Peace Dale School has class sizes near the Rhode Island median. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: South Kingstown · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440102000264 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 13.8:1 Rhode Island avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.2%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Peace Dale School compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
What stands out at Peace Dale School
Peace Dale School is a mid-sized elementary school in Peace Dale, Rhode Island, enrolling 412 students.
At 13.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Rhode Island median, within a few percentage points of the 13.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 412 students, its enrollment sits close to the Rhode Island median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 308 scored Rhode Island schools.
Against 74 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #13.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 41/100).
14.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
South Kingstown also operates South Kingstown High (688 students) and Broad Rock Middle School (554 students) alongside Peace Dale School.
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 Peace Dale School compares
Peace Dale School 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.2% | ▼ 41% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 412 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
412
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 54% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 46% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.3%
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
$23,583
per pupil, district-wide
- above Rhode Island avg of $20,315
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 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 75.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
Two or More 6.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.9%
African American 2.7%
Asian 2.7%
Largest group: White at 75.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.4, Peace Dale School is less mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Kingstown, which includes Peace Dale School.
$23,583
Per student
+16%
vs Rhode Island
Avg $20,315
+42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 81.3%
State 12.1%
Federal 6.6%
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 Peace Dale School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Kingstown High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Broad Rock Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Curtis Corner Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Kingston School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Matunuck School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Peace Dale School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 688
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary 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 (~412 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.3:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Peace Dale School
How many students attend Peace Dale School?
Peace Dale School has 412 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Peace Dale, RI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Peace Dale School?
The student-teacher ratio at Peace Dale School is 13.3:1, which is 4% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 15% 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 Peace Dale School?
23.2% of students at Peace Dale School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Peace Dale School?
The largest demographic group at Peace Dale School is White at 75.5% of enrollment, in Peace Dale, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Peace Dale School?
Peace Dale School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
Is Peace Dale School a good school?
Peace Dale School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median. 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 South Kingstown?
Besides Peace Dale School, South Kingstown also operates South Kingstown High (688 students), Broad Rock Middle School (554 students), and Curtis Corner Middle School (412 students). See the South Kingstown district page for the complete list.
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