- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Wakefield, RI
South Kingstown High
Federal NCES profile for South Kingstown High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 440102000265
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 72
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Kingstown High earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Rhode Island schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Wakefield · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.8:1
- small classes for Rhode Island
- 13.2%
- free-lunch eligible
South Kingstown High has class sizes smaller than 93% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Kingstown High ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Wakefield, RI.
School address
District: South Kingstown · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440102000265 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-54 students YoY
South Kingstown High shrank from 789 students in 2022-23 to 735 in 2023-24 (-6.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 70.5 → 67.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-54 students YoY 440102000265 · Wakefield, RI High · MID · TRAD
688 enr · 9.8:1 · 13.2% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Broad Rock Middle School (554 students)
South Kingstown High shrank from 789 students in 2022-23 to 735 in 2023-24 (-6.8%). Teacher FTE lost 70.5 → 67.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
South Kingstown High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
South Kingstown High
688 students
- Broad Rock Mid
Broad Rock Middle School
554 students
- Peace Dale Sch
Peace Dale School
412 students
- Curtis Corner
Curtis Corner Middle School
412 students
- West Kingston
West Kingston School
313 students
- Matunuck Schoo 246
Matunuck School
246 students
What this shows South Kingstown High reports 688 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Kingstown High compares
South Kingstown High 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 | 9.8:1 | ▼ 29% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.2% | ▼ 67% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 688 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
688
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 7% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
30.2%
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
$23,929
per pupil, district-wide
- above Rhode Island avg of $21,508
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 138 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
37
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.1%
Two or More 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%
Asian 1.5%
African American 1.3%
Largest group: White at 82.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.7, South Kingstown High is less mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 17
District finance for South Kingstown reports $23,929 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Kingstown High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broad Rock Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peace Dale School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Curtis Corner Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Kingston School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Matunuck School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Kingstown High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~688 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Kingstown High
How many students attend South Kingstown High?
South Kingstown High has 688 students enrolled. It is a high school in Wakefield, RI. CCD year-over-year: 789 (2022-23) → 735 (2023-24), down 54.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Kingstown High?
The student-teacher ratio at South Kingstown High is 9.8:1, which is 29% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 38% 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 South Kingstown High?
13.2% of students at South Kingstown High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Kingstown High?
The largest demographic group at South Kingstown High is White at 82.1% of enrollment, in Wakefield, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Kingstown High?
South Kingstown High has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 South Kingstown High rank among public schools in Wakefield?
By Resource Investment Index, South Kingstown High ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Wakefield, 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 Wakefield on the city page.
What other schools are in South Kingstown?
Besides South Kingstown High, South Kingstown also operates Broad Rock Middle School (554 students), Peace Dale School (412 students), and Curtis Corner Middle School (412 students). See the South Kingstown district page for the complete list.