Enrollment
313
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · West Kingston, RI
West Kingston School
Federal NCES profile for West Kingston School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 440102000270
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Kingston School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Rhode Island schools.
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- large classes for Rhode Island
- 12.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 313
- students enrolled
West Kingston School has class sizes larger than 93% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: South Kingstown · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440102000270 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 13.8:1 Rhode Island avg
+33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.7%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
-68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How West Kingston School compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
What stands out at West Kingston School
West Kingston School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in West Kingston, Rhode Island, enrolling 313 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.4:1 is larger than about 93% of Rhode Island schools and 33% above the 13.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 12.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 313 students, its enrollment sits close to the Rhode Island median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 308 scored Rhode Island schools.
Among 73 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Rhode Island schools statewide, it ranks #53, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
17.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
South Kingstown also operates South Kingstown High (688 students) and Broad Rock Middle School (554 students) alongside West Kingston 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 West Kingston School compares
West Kingston 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 | 18.4:1 | ▲ 33% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.7% | ▼ 68% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 313 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
313
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
12.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 33% above state mean
Top 93% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$23,583
per pupil, district-wide
- above Rhode Island avg of $20,315
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.
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 83.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
African American 1.6%
Largest group: White at 83.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.7, West Kingston School is less mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Kingstown, which includes West Kingston School.
$23,583
Per student
+16%
vs Rhode Island
Avg $20,315
+42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 81.3%
State 12.1%
Federal 6.6%
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 West Kingston 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Peace Dale School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Curtis Corner Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Matunuck School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Kingston School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 688
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- 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
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~313 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about West Kingston School
How many students attend West Kingston School?
West Kingston School has 313 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in West Kingston, RI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Kingston School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Kingston School is 18.4:1, which is 33% higher than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Kingston School?
12.7% of students at West Kingston School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Kingston School?
The largest demographic group at West Kingston School is White at 83.4% of enrollment, in West Kingston, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Kingston School?
West Kingston School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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).
Is West Kingston School a good school?
West Kingston School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% 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 South Kingstown?
Besides West Kingston 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.
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