Enrollment
212
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · North Kingstown, RI
Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset
Federal NCES profile for Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 440075000169
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 94% of Rhode Island schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in North Kingstown · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9.6:1
- small classes for Rhode Island
- 98.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset has class sizes smaller than 94% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in North Kingstown, RI.
School address
District: North Kingstown · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440075000169 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.6:1
vs 13.8:1 Rhode Island avg
-30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
98.7%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
+149% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
What stands out at Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset
Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset is a high-poverty, small elementary school in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, enrolling 212 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.6:1, Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset is leaner than roughly 94% of Rhode Island schools and 30% under the state's 13.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 98.7% of students qualify for free meals, 149% above the Rhode Island average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 212 puts it in the smaller third of Rhode Island schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 308 scored Rhode Island schools.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 62/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 50.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among North Kingstown's elementary schools, it stands alongside Hamilton School (447 students): Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (9.6:1 vs 17.2:1).
North Kingstown also operates North Kingstown Sr. High (1,278 students) and Davisville Middle School (477 students) alongside Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset.
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 Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset compares
Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset 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 | 9.6:1 | ▼ 30% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.7% | ▲ 149% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 212 | top 86% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
212
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
98.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 149% above the Rhode Island average of 39.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 6% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
50.9%
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
$18,855
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
10
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 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 56.6%
Hispanic or Latino 21.2%
Two or More 10.4%
African American 8.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 56.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.6, Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset is more mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Kingstown, which includes Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset.
$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 Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Kingstown Sr. High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Davisville Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hamilton School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stony Lane El. School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fishing Cove El. School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset'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
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~212 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset
How many students attend Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset?
Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset has 212 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in North Kingstown, RI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset?
The student-teacher ratio at Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset is 9.6:1, which is 30% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 39% 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 Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset?
98.7% of students at Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset?
The largest demographic group at Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset is White at 56.6% of enrollment, in North Kingstown, RI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset?
Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset rank among elementary schools in North Kingstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset ranks #4 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 Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset a good school?
Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 94% 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 Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset, 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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