Enrollment
329
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Barrington, RI
Primrose Hill School
Federal NCES profile for Primrose Hill School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 440003000006
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Primrose Hill School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median.
- #6 of 6
- public schools in Barrington · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.7:1
- students per teacher
- 9.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Primrose Hill School has class sizes near the Rhode Island median. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Primrose Hill School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Barrington, RI.
School address
District: Barrington · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440003000006 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.7:1
vs 13.8:1 Rhode Island avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.1%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
-77% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Primrose Hill School compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
What stands out at Primrose Hill School
Primrose Hill School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Barrington, Rhode Island, enrolling 329 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Rhode Island schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 9.1% free-meal eligibility runs 77% below the Rhode Island average.
With 329 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 66 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #39.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (9%) (diversity index 47/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Barrington also operates Barrington High School (1,098 students) and Barrington Middle School (763 students) alongside Primrose Hill 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 Primrose Hill School compares
Primrose Hill 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 | 13.7:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.1% | ▼ 77% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 329 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.7:1
Leaner classes than 60% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
329
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
9.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% below the Rhode Island average of 39.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.7:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 61% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,236
per pupil, district-wide
- below Rhode Island avg of $20,315
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
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 71.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
Two or More 8.8%
Asian 8.2%
African American 2.1%
Largest group: White at 71.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.6, Primrose Hill School is about as mixed as the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Barrington, which includes Primrose Hill School.
$17,236
Per student
-15%
vs Rhode Island
Avg $20,315
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 75.0%
State 19.6%
Federal 5.4%
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 Primrose Hill School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barrington High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Barrington Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hampden Meadows School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nayatt School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sowams Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Primrose Hill School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,098
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 763
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~329 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.7:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Primrose Hill School
How many students attend Primrose Hill School?
Primrose Hill School has 329 students enrolled. It is a public school in Barrington, RI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Primrose Hill School?
The student-teacher ratio at Primrose Hill School is 13.7:1, which is 1% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 13% 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 Primrose Hill School?
9.1% of students at Primrose Hill School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Primrose Hill School?
The largest demographic group at Primrose Hill School is White at 71.4% of enrollment, in Barrington, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Primrose Hill School?
Primrose Hill School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Primrose Hill School rank among public schools in Barrington?
By Resource Investment Index, Primrose Hill School ranks #6 of 6 public schools in Barrington, 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 Barrington on the city page.
Is Primrose Hill School a good school?
Primrose Hill School earns 42/100 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 Barrington?
Besides Primrose Hill School, Barrington also operates Barrington High School (1,098 students), Barrington Middle School (763 students), and Hampden Meadows School (471 students). See the Barrington district page for the complete list.
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