Enrollment
604
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Portsmouth, RI
Portsmouth Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Portsmouth Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 440087000208
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 60
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Portsmouth Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Rhode Island schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Portsmouth · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- small classes for Rhode Island
- 13.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Portsmouth Middle School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Portsmouth Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Portsmouth, RI.
School address
District: Portsmouth · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440087000208 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
55.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11:1
vs 13.8:1 Rhode Island avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
13.1%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
-67% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Portsmouth Middle School compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
What stands out at Portsmouth Middle School
Portsmouth Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, enrolling 604 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11:1 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 13.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 604 puts it in the larger third of Rhode Island schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 308 Rhode Island schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 47 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Rhode Island schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 201 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
10.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Portsmouth's elementary schools, it stands alongside Howard Hathaway School (409 students): Portsmouth Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11:1 vs 14.1:1).
Portsmouth also operates Portsmouth High School (785 students) and Howard Hathaway School (409 students) alongside Portsmouth Middle 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 Portsmouth Middle School compares
Portsmouth Middle 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 20% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.1% | ▼ 67% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 604 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
604
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
13.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
11:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 19% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.8%
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
$18,687
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 201 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 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 81.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Two or More 5.8%
Asian 3.1%
African American 1.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 81.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.1, Portsmouth Middle School is less mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Portsmouth, which includes Portsmouth Middle School.
$18,687
Per student
-8%
vs Rhode Island
Avg $20,315
+13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 78.4%
State 13.5%
Federal 8.1%
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 Portsmouth Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Howard Hathaway School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Melville School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Portsmouth Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 409
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 316
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools in Portsmouth
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~604 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Portsmouth Middle School
How many students attend Portsmouth Middle School?
Portsmouth Middle School has 604 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Portsmouth, RI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Portsmouth Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Portsmouth Middle School is 11:1, which is 20% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 30% 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 Portsmouth Middle School?
13.1% of students at Portsmouth Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Portsmouth Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Portsmouth Middle School is White at 81.8% of enrollment, in Portsmouth, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Portsmouth Middle School?
Portsmouth Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Portsmouth Middle School rank among public schools in Portsmouth?
By Resource Investment Index, Portsmouth Middle School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Portsmouth, 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 Portsmouth on the city page.
Is Portsmouth Middle School a good school?
Portsmouth Middle School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Rhode Island schools. 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 Portsmouth?
Besides Portsmouth Middle School, Portsmouth also operates Portsmouth High School (785 students), Howard Hathaway School (409 students), and Melville School (316 students). See the Portsmouth district page for the complete list.
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