- Enrollment
- 688
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
West Kingston School grew from 306 students in 2022-23 to 326 in 2023-24 (+6.5%).
Teacher FTE added 17.8 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+20 students YoY 440102000270 · West Kingston, RI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
313 enr · 18.4:1 · 12.7% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: South Kingstown High (688 students)
West Kingston School grew from 306 students in 2022-23 to 326 in 2023-24 (+6.5%). Teacher FTE added 17.8 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
West Kingston 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
- This school
West Kingston School
313 students
- Matunuck Schoo 246
Matunuck School
246 students
What this shows West Kingston School reports 313 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Kingston School compares
West Kingston School is a growing 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 | 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 methodology
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
$23,929
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.
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
District finance for South Kingstown reports $23,929 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~313 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 306 (2022-23) → 326 (2023-24), up 20.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.