- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tiverton, RI
Ranger School
Federal NCES profile for Ranger School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 440105000276
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 21
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ranger School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Tiverton · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 14.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Ranger School has class sizes near the Rhode Island median. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ranger School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Tiverton, RI.
School address
District: Tiverton · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440105000276 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Ranger School held near 221 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 15.6 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 440105000276 · Tiverton, RI Other · SMALL · TRAD
212 enr · 14.1:1 · 14.3% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Tiverton Middle School (499 students)
Ranger School held near 221 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 15.6 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Ranger 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
- This school
Ranger School
212 students
- Pocasset Schoo
Pocasset School
210 students
- Fort Barton Sc 133
Fort Barton School
133 students
What this shows Ranger School reports 212 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ranger School compares
Ranger School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.3% | ▼ 64% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 212 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
212
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 66% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
31.6%
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 84.9%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%
Two or More 4.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 84.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.9, Ranger 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 Ranger 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 |
| Pocasset School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fort Barton School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ranger 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
- 210
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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 (~212 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ranger School
How many students attend Ranger School?
Ranger School has 212 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tiverton, RI. CCD year-over-year: 230 (2022-23) → 221 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ranger School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ranger School is 14.1:1, which is 2% higher than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ranger School?
14.3% of students at Ranger School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ranger School?
The largest demographic group at Ranger School is White at 84.9% of enrollment, in Tiverton, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ranger School?
Ranger School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Ranger School rank among public schools in Tiverton?
By Resource Investment Index, Ranger School ranks #4 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 Ranger School, Tiverton also operates Tiverton Middle School (499 students), Tiverton High School (430 students), and Pocasset School (210 students). See the Tiverton district page for the complete list.