Top Rankings
Narragansett School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,188 students in Narragansett School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island.
Public Schools in Narragansett School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 35% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (RI)
# Schools
3 Schools
315 Schools
# Students
1,188 Students
136,864 Students
# Teachers
93 Teachers
10,636 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Narragansett School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 60 school districts in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#9 out of 61 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
36%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.63
# American Indian Students
8 Students
1,116 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
19 Students
4,445 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
44 Students
39,142 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
29%
# Black Students
9 Students
12,121 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
1,040 Students
72,786 Students
% White Students
87%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
198 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
68 Students
6,757 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
76
2,819
# Students in K Grade:
54
9,683
# Students in 1st Grade:
61
9,584
# Students in 2nd Grade:
63
9,820
# Students in 3rd Grade:
63
9,849
# Students in 4th Grade:
70
9,932
# Students in 5th Grade:
71
10,050
# Students in 6th Grade:
74
10,135
# Students in 7th Grade:
78
10,375
# Students in 8th Grade:
89
10,674
# Students in 9th Grade:
100
12,039
# Students in 10th Grade:
136
10,736
# Students in 11th Grade:
126
10,551
# Students in 12th Grade:
127
10,617
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,625 is higher than the state median of $21,901. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,366 is higher than the state median of $21,130. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$2,998 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$2,892 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,625
$21,901
Spending / Student
$27,366
$21,130
Best Narragansett School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Narragansett High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
245 South Pier Road
Narragansett, RI 02882
(401) 792-9400
Narragansett, RI 02882
(401) 792-9400
Grades: 9-12
| 489 students
Rank: #22.
Narragansett Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
55 Mumford Road
Narragansett, RI 02882
(401) 792-9420
Narragansett, RI 02882
(401) 792-9420
Grades: PK-4
| 387 students
Rank: #33.
Narragansett Pier School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
235 South Pier Road
Narragansett, RI 02882
(401) 792-9430
Narragansett, RI 02882
(401) 792-9430
Grades: 5-8
| 312 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Narragansett School District?
Narragansett School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,188 students.
What is the rank of Narragansett School District?
Narragansett School District is ranked #9 out of 60 school districts in Rhode Island (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Rhode Island school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Narragansett School District?
87% of Narragansett School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Narragansett School District?
Narragansett School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What is Narragansett School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,366 is higher than the state median of $21,130. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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