Enrollment
339
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 13.8:1 Rhode Island avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.6%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
-61% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Wickford Middle School compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
What stands out at Wickford Middle School
Wickford Middle School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized middle school in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, enrolling 339 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.3:1 puts it in the smaller third of Rhode Island schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 15.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 339 students, its enrollment sits close to the Rhode Island median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 308 Rhode Island schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 82 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Rhode Island schools statewide, it ranks #8, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (84% of enrollment) (diversity index 29/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 242 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
13.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among North Kingstown's middle schools, it stands alongside Davisville Middle School (477 students): Wickford Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.3:1 vs 12.6:1).
North Kingstown also operates North Kingstown Sr. High (1,278 students) and Davisville Middle School (477 students) alongside Wickford Middle 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 Wickford Middle School compares
Wickford Middle 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,855
per pupil, district-wide
- below Rhode Island avg of $20,315
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.
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 83.5%
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Kingstown, which includes Wickford Middle School.
$18,855
Per student
-7%
vs Rhode Island
Avg $20,315
+14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 1,278
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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.
Similar middle 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 (~339 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Wickford Middle School a good school?
Wickford Middle School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% 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 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.
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