- Enrollment
- 688
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wakefield, RI
Wakefield School
Federal NCES profile for Wakefield School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 440102000269
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wakefield School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Rhode Island.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Wakefield · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.2:1
- students per teacher
- 19.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Wakefield School has class sizes near the Rhode Island median. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wakefield School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Wakefield, RI.
School address
District: South Kingstown · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440102000269 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
61 on latest CCD 440102000269 · Wakefield, RI Other · SMALL · TRAD
61 enr · 12.2:1 · 19.7% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: South Kingstown High (688 students)
Resource Investment Index #4 of 5 public schools in Wakefield. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Wakefield School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Kingstow
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
- This school 61
Wakefield School
61 students
What this shows Wakefield School reports 61 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wakefield School compares
Wakefield School vs Rhode Island and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Rhode Island | Rhode Island avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.7% | ▼ 50% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 61 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
61
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 36% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for South Kingstown reports $23,929 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wakefield School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Kingstown High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Broad Rock Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Peace Dale School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Curtis Corner Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Kingston School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wakefield School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~61 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Wakefield School
How many students attend Wakefield School?
Wakefield School has 61 students enrolled. It is a public school in Wakefield, RI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wakefield School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wakefield School is 12.2:1, which is 12% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 22% 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 Wakefield School?
19.7% of students at Wakefield School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wakefield School?
Wakefield School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Wakefield School rank among public schools in Wakefield?
By Resource Investment Index, Wakefield School ranks #4 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 Wakefield School, South Kingstown also operates South Kingstown High (688 students), Broad Rock Middle School (554 students), and Peace Dale School (412 students). See the South Kingstown district page for the complete list.