Enrollment
337
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Smithfield, RI
Raymond Laperche School
Federal NCES profile for Raymond Laperche School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 440099000257
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Raymond Laperche School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median.
- #5 of 5
- public schools in Smithfield · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 9.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Raymond Laperche School has class sizes near the Rhode Island median. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Raymond Laperche School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Smithfield, RI.
School address
District: Smithfield · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440099000257 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 13.8:1 Rhode Island avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
9.1%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
-77% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Raymond Laperche School compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
What stands out at Raymond Laperche School
Raymond Laperche School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Smithfield, Rhode Island, enrolling 337 students.
At 13.5:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Rhode Island median, within a few percentage points of the 13.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 9.1% free-meal eligibility runs 77% below the Rhode Island average.
With 337 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 67 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #40.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 20.2% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Smithfield also operates Smithfield High School (729 students) and Pleasant View Elementary Schoo (552 students) alongside Raymond Laperche 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 Raymond Laperche School compares
Raymond Laperche 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 2% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.1% | ▼ 77% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 337 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
337
Bigger than 38% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 58% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.2%
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
$17,677
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 83.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 1.5%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 83.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.0, Raymond Laperche School is less mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Smithfield, which includes Raymond Laperche School.
$17,677
Per student
-13%
vs Rhode Island
Avg $20,315
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.1%
State 20.5%
Federal 7.4%
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 Raymond Laperche School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smithfield High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pleasant View Elementary Schoo | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vincent J. Gallagher Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Old County Road School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Raymond Laperche School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 228
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~337 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Raymond Laperche School
How many students attend Raymond Laperche School?
Raymond Laperche School has 337 students enrolled. It is a public school in Smithfield, RI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Raymond Laperche School?
The student-teacher ratio at Raymond Laperche School is 13.5:1, which is 2% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 14% 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 Raymond Laperche School?
9.1% of students at Raymond Laperche School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Raymond Laperche School?
The largest demographic group at Raymond Laperche School is White at 83.7% of enrollment, in Smithfield, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Raymond Laperche School?
Raymond Laperche 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 Raymond Laperche School rank among public schools in Smithfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Raymond Laperche School ranks #5 of 5 public schools in Smithfield, 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 Smithfield on the city page.
Is Raymond Laperche School a good school?
Raymond Laperche 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 Smithfield?
Besides Raymond Laperche School, Smithfield also operates Smithfield High School (729 students), Pleasant View Elementary Schoo (552 students), and Vincent J. Gallagher Middle (502 students). See the Smithfield district page for the complete list.
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