- Enrollment
- 1,278
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · North Kingstown, RI
Wickford Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Wickford Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 440075000172
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wickford Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Rhode Island schools.
- #2 of 8
- public schools in North Kingstown · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Rhode Island
- 15.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Wickford Middle School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wickford Middle School ranks #2 of 8 public schools in North Kingstown, RI.
School address
District: North Kingstown · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440075000172 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Wickford Middle School held near 359 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 30.5 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 440075000172 · North Kingstown, RI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
339 enr · 11.3:1 · 15.6% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: North Kingstown Sr. High (1,278 students)
Wickford Middle School held near 359 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 30.5 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Wickford Middle School 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 339
Wickford Middle School
339 students
What this shows Wickford Middle School reports 339 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wickford Middle School compares
Wickford Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 18% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.6% | ▼ 61% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 339 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
339
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 21% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
13.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors1.4 FTE
Per 242 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 2.7%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: White at 83.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.3, Wickford Middle School is less 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 Wickford Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Kingstown Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Davisville Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hamilton School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stony Lane El. School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fishing Cove El. School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wickford Middle School'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 middle schools in North Kingstown
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~339 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Wickford Middle School
How many students attend Wickford Middle School?
Wickford Middle School has 339 students enrolled. It is a middle school in North Kingstown, RI. CCD year-over-year: 359 (2022-23) → 359 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wickford Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wickford Middle School is 11.3:1, which is 18% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 28% 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 Wickford Middle School?
15.6% of students at Wickford Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wickford Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Wickford Middle School is White at 83.5% of enrollment, in North Kingstown, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wickford Middle School?
Wickford Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Wickford Middle School rank among public schools in North Kingstown?
By Resource Investment Index, Wickford Middle School ranks #2 of 8 public 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 public schools in North Kingstown on the city page.
What other schools are in North Kingstown?
Besides Wickford Middle School, 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.