- Enrollment
- 1,278
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset shrank from 232 students in 2022-23 to 218 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.7 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 440075000169 · North Kingstown, RI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
212 enr · 9.6:1 · 98.7% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: North Kingstown Sr. High (1,278 students)
Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset shrank from 232 students in 2022-23 to 218 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE lost 22.7 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Kingstow
North Kingstown Sr. High
1,278 students
- Davisville Mid 477
Davisville Middle School
477 students
- Hamilton Schoo 447
Hamilton School
447 students
- Stony Lane El. 385
Stony Lane El. School
385 students
- Fishing Cove E 346
Fishing Cove El. School
346 students
- This school 212
Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset
212 students
What this shows Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset reports 212 students on the CCD universe file.
How Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset compares
Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset 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 | 9.6:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$20,219
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
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.
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
District finance for North Kingstown reports $20,219 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~212 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 232 (2022-23) → 218 (2023-24), down 14.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.