- Enrollment
- 552
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Smithfield, RI
Smithfield High School
Federal NCES profile for Smithfield High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 440099000259
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 36
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Smithfield High School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of Rhode Island schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Smithfield · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Rhode Island
- 9.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Smithfield High School has class sizes smaller than 75% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Smithfield High School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Smithfield, RI.
School address
District: Smithfield · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440099000259 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Smithfield High School held near 750 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 63.1 → 63.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-22 students YoY 440099000259 · Smithfield, RI High · MID · TRAD
729 enr · 11.6:1 · 9.6% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Pleasant View Elementary Schoo (552 students)
Smithfield High School held near 750 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-22 headcount). Teacher FTE held 63.1 → 63.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Smithfield High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Smithfield High School
729 students
- Pleasant View
Pleasant View Elementary Schoo
552 students
- Vincent J. Gal
Vincent J. Gallagher Middle
502 students
- Raymond Laperc
Raymond Laperche School
337 students
- Old County Roa 228
Old County Road School
228 students
What this shows Smithfield High School reports 729 students on the CCD universe file.
How Smithfield High School compares
Smithfield High 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 | 11.6:1 | ▼ 16% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.6% | ▼ 76% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 729 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
729
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 76% 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
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 25% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.5%
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 182 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
25
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 3.0%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 80.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.3, Smithfield High School is less mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
District finance for Smithfield reports $18,082 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Smithfield High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant View Elementary Schoo | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Vincent J. Gallagher Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Raymond Laperche School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Old County Road School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Smithfield High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 228
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Nationwide high 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 (~729 students)
Frequently asked questions about Smithfield High School
How many students attend Smithfield High School?
Smithfield High School has 729 students enrolled. It is a high school in Smithfield, RI. CCD year-over-year: 772 (2022-23) → 750 (2023-24), nearly flat (-22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smithfield High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Smithfield High School is 11.6:1, which is 16% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 26% 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 Smithfield High School?
9.6% of students at Smithfield High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Smithfield High School?
The largest demographic group at Smithfield High School is White at 80.7% of enrollment, in Smithfield, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Smithfield High School?
Smithfield High School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Smithfield High School rank among public schools in Smithfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Smithfield High School ranks #2 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 Smithfield High School, Smithfield also operates Pleasant View Elementary Schoo (552 students), Vincent J. Gallagher Middle (502 students), and Raymond Laperche School (337 students). See the Smithfield district page for the complete list.