Enrollment
212
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 440075000169
Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset — North Kingstown, RI
Federal NCES profile for Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 29/100.
👥 Class size 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: North Kingstown · Rhode Island
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.5:1
vs 13.4:1 Rhode Island avg
-22% 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
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset reports 212 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 22.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 22% below the Rhode Island state mean of 13.4:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 34% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 98.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 149% above the Rhode Island average and 91% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 50.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding North Kingstown spends $20,630 per pupil district-wide, below the Rhode Island average of $22,892 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 73.9% from local sources (property taxes), 18.7% from the state, and 7.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Rhode Island state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Rhode Island | Rhode Island avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.5:1 | ▼ 22% | 13.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.7% | ▲ 149% | 39.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 212 | top 14% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
98.7%
free-lunch eligible
— 149% above the Rhode Island average of 39.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.5:1
students per teacher
— 22% below state mean
Top 9% in Rhode Island — lower ratio than 91% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
50.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,630
per pupil, district-wide
— below Rhode Island avg of $22,892
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
Enrollment 212 Top 14% in Rhode Island — larger than 86% of 309 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 22.0
Students per teacher 10.5:1 -22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 98.7% +149% vs state
NCES ID 440075000169
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 50.9%
In-school suspensions 10
Out-of-school suspensions 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Kingstown, which includes Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset.
$20,630
Per student
-10%
vs Rhode Island
Avg $22,892
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
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- Students per teacher
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- Students per teacher
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Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Choose a school district
Eight signals that matter more than the overall ranking number.
How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
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 a 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 10.5:1, which is 22% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.4:1 and 34% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in North Kingstown, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset?
Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.