Serving 230 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Rhode Island state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 230 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in RI
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset's student population of 230 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
230 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset ranks within the bottom 50% of all 288 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#173 out of 288 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
25%
29%
Black
9%
9%
White
53%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset's ranking?
Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset is ranked #173 out of 288 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% RI state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% RI state average).
How many students attend Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset?
230 students attend Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset?
Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset offer ?
Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset part of?
Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset is part of North Kingstown School District.
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