- Enrollment
- 995
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pawtucket, RI
Samuel Slater Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Samuel Slater Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 440084000200
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Samuel Slater Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Rhode Island schools.
- #2 of 3
- middle schools in Pawtucket · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 55.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Samuel Slater Middle School has class sizes near the Rhode Island median. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Samuel Slater Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Pawtucket, RI.
School address
District: Pawtucket · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440084000200 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Samuel Slater Middle School shrank from 631 students in 2022-23 to 589 in 2023-24 (-6.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 47.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-42 students YoY 440084000200 · Pawtucket, RI Middle · MID · TRAD
590 enr · 12.6:1 · 55.3% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: William E. Tolman High (995 students)
Samuel Slater Middle School shrank from 631 students in 2022-23 to 589 in 2023-24 (-6.7%). Teacher FTE lost 47.0 → 46.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Samuel Slater Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- William E. Tol
William E. Tolman High
995 students
- Charles E. She
Charles E. Shea High School
770 students
- Joseph Jenks M
Joseph Jenks Middle School
697 students
- Lyman B. Goff
Lyman B. Goff Middle School
637 students
- This school
Samuel Slater Middle School
590 students
- Henry J. Winte
Henry J. Winters School
550 students
What this shows Samuel Slater Middle School reports 590 students on the CCD universe file.
How Samuel Slater Middle School compares
Samuel Slater Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.3% | ▲ 40% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 590 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
590
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
55.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% above the Rhode Island average of 39.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 43% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
49.7%
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
$19,041
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 295 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 84 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 44.3%
Hispanic or Latino 30.9%
White 17.6%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 44.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.4, Samuel Slater Middle School is more mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
District finance for Pawtucket reports $19,041 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Samuel Slater Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William E. Tolman High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charles E. Shea High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joseph Jenks Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lyman B. Goff Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Henry J. Winters School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Samuel Slater Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 697
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 637
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 550
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar middle schools in Pawtucket
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~590 students)
Frequently asked questions about Samuel Slater Middle School
How many students attend Samuel Slater Middle School?
Samuel Slater Middle School has 590 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pawtucket, RI. CCD year-over-year: 631 (2022-23) → 589 (2023-24), down 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Samuel Slater Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Samuel Slater Middle School is 12.6:1, which is 9% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 20% 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 Samuel Slater Middle School?
55.3% of students at Samuel Slater Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Samuel Slater Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Samuel Slater Middle School is African American at 44.3% of enrollment, in Pawtucket, RI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Samuel Slater Middle School?
Samuel Slater Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Samuel Slater Middle School rank among middle schools in Pawtucket?
By Resource Investment Index, Samuel Slater Middle School ranks #2 of 3 middle schools in Pawtucket, RI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Pawtucket on the city page.
What other schools are in Pawtucket?
Besides Samuel Slater Middle School, Pawtucket also operates William E. Tolman High (995 students), Charles E. Shea High School (770 students), and Joseph Jenks Middle School (697 students). See the Pawtucket district page for the complete list.