Enrollment
385
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · North Kingstown, RI
Stony Lane El. School
Federal NCES profile for Stony Lane El. School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 440075000170
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stony Lane El. School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Rhode Island schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in North Kingstown · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Rhode Island
- 11.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Stony Lane El. School has class sizes larger than 87% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stony Lane El. School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in North Kingstown, RI.
School address
District: North Kingstown · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440075000170 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.7:1
vs 13.8:1 Rhode Island avg
+21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.2%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
-72% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stony Lane El. School compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
What stands out at Stony Lane El. School
Stony Lane El. School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, enrolling 385 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.7:1 is larger than about 87% of Rhode Island schools and 21% above the 13.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.2% free-meal eligibility runs 72% below the Rhode Island average.
With 385 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 66 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #21.
Its student body is predominantly White (88% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among North Kingstown's elementary schools, it stands alongside Hamilton School (447 students): Stony Lane El. School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.7:1 vs 17.2:1).
North Kingstown also operates North Kingstown Sr. High (1,278 students) and Davisville Middle School (477 students) alongside Stony Lane El. 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 Stony Lane El. School compares
Stony Lane El. 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 21% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.2% | ▼ 72% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 385 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
385
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
11.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 87% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
8.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$18,855
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
2
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 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 87.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 2.6%
African American 1.3%
Largest group: White at 87.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.0, Stony Lane El. School is less mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Kingstown, which includes Stony Lane El. School.
$18,855
Per student
-7%
vs Rhode Island
Avg $20,315
+14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 73.9%
State 18.7%
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 Stony Lane El. School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Kingstown Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Davisville Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hamilton School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Fishing Cove El. School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wickford Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stony Lane El. School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,278
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 477
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in North Kingstown
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~385 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Stony Lane El. School
How many students attend Stony Lane El. School?
Stony Lane El. School has 385 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in North Kingstown, RI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stony Lane El. School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stony Lane El. School is 16.7:1, which is 21% higher than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Stony Lane El. School?
11.2% of students at Stony Lane El. School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stony Lane El. School?
The largest demographic group at Stony Lane El. School is White at 87.5% of enrollment, in North Kingstown, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stony Lane El. School?
Stony Lane El. School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Stony Lane El. School rank among elementary schools in North Kingstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Stony Lane El. School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in North Kingstown, RI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in North Kingstown on the city page.
Is Stony Lane El. School a good school?
Stony Lane El. School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Rhode Island schools. 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 North Kingstown?
Besides Stony Lane El. School, North Kingstown also operates North Kingstown Sr. High (1,278 students), Davisville Middle School (477 students), and Hamilton School (447 students). See the North Kingstown district page for the complete list.
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