- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Raymond Laperche School held near 335 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 25.1 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 440099000257 · Smithfield, RI Other · SMALL · TRAD
337 enr · 13.5:1 · 9.1% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Smithfield High School (729 students)
Raymond Laperche School held near 335 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 25.1 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Raymond Laperche School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Smithfield Hig
Smithfield High School
729 students
- Pleasant View
Pleasant View Elementary Schoo
552 students
- Vincent J. Gal
Vincent J. Gallagher Middle
502 students
- This school
Raymond Laperche School
337 students
- Old County Roa 228
Old County Road School
228 students
What this shows Raymond Laperche School reports 337 students on the CCD universe file.
How Raymond Laperche School compares
Raymond Laperche 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 | 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 methodology
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
$18,082
per pupil, district-wide
- below Rhode Island avg of $21,508
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.
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
District finance for Smithfield reports $18,082 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~337 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 330 (2022-23) → 335 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.