Enrollment
210
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tiverton, RI
Pocasset School
Federal NCES profile for Pocasset School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 440105000273
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pocasset School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Tiverton · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.4:1
- students per teacher
- 17.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Pocasset School has class sizes near the Rhode Island median. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pocasset School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Tiverton, RI.
School address
District: Tiverton · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440105000273 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 13.8:1 Rhode Island avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
17.6%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
-56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pocasset School compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pocasset School
Pocasset School is a lower-poverty, small combined-grade school in Tiverton, Rhode Island, enrolling 210 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Rhode Island schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 17.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 210 puts it in the smaller third of Rhode Island schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 308 scored Rhode Island schools.
Against 55 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #35.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 36/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 25.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Tiverton's public schools, it stands alongside Ranger School (212 students): Pocasset School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.4:1 vs 14.1:1).
Tiverton also operates Tiverton Middle School (499 students) and Tiverton High School (430 students) alongside Pocasset 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 Pocasset School compares
Pocasset 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 10% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.6% | ▼ 56% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 210 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
210
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
17.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% 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
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 39% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.7%
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
$19,221
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 78.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%
Two or More 6.7%
African American 1.9%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 78.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.2, Pocasset School is less mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Tiverton, which includes Pocasset School.
$19,221
Per student
-5%
vs Rhode Island
Avg $20,315
+16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 67.4%
State 24.9%
Federal 7.7%
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 Pocasset School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tiverton Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tiverton High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ranger School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Barton School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pocasset School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 212
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 133
- Students per teacher
- 7.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Tiverton
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~210 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Pocasset School
How many students attend Pocasset School?
Pocasset School has 210 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tiverton, RI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pocasset School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pocasset School is 12.4:1, which is 10% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 21% 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 Pocasset School?
17.6% of students at Pocasset School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pocasset School?
The largest demographic group at Pocasset School is White at 78.6% of enrollment, in Tiverton, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pocasset School?
Pocasset School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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).
How does Pocasset School rank among public schools in Tiverton?
By Resource Investment Index, Pocasset School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Tiverton, 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 Tiverton on the city page.
Is Pocasset School a good school?
Pocasset School earns 39/100 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 Tiverton?
Besides Pocasset School, Tiverton also operates Tiverton Middle School (499 students), Tiverton High School (430 students), and Ranger School (212 students). See the Tiverton district page for the complete list.
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