- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Pocasset School shrank from 205 students in 2022-23 to 191 in 2023-24 (-6.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.8 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 440105000273 · Tiverton, RI Other · SMALL · TRAD
210 enr · 12.4:1 · 17.6% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Tiverton Middle School (499 students)
Pocasset School shrank from 205 students in 2022-23 to 191 in 2023-24 (-6.8%). Teacher FTE lost 17.8 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Pocasset School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tiverton Middl
Tiverton Middle School
499 students
- Tiverton High
Tiverton High School
430 students
- Ranger School
Ranger School
212 students
- This school
Pocasset School
210 students
- Fort Barton Sc 133
Fort Barton School
133 students
What this shows Pocasset School reports 210 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pocasset School compares
Pocasset School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 12.4:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$20,723
per pupil, district-wide
- below Rhode Island avg of $21,508
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.
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
District finance for Tiverton reports $20,723 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide other 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 (~210 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 205 (2022-23) → 191 (2023-24), down 14.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.