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Elementary· 7 schools in district

West Kingston School

3119 Ministerial Road, West Kingston, RI 02892South Kingstown →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–04Non-Charter
306
Students
Total enrolled
$26,879
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 87% vs nat'l
17.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 11% vs nat'l
44/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 13% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 306 students in grades KG–04 in West Kingston, Rhode Island.
87% above average funding
District spends $26,879 per pupil, 87% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 44th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

West Kingston School is a mid-sized elementary in West Kingston, Rhode Island, serving grades KG–04 with 306 students. The district invests $26,879 per student — 87% above the national average of $14,347, with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 14% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at West Kingston School

306
Total Students
17.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
14%
Free Lunch
18
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–04) are served by this school
Gender Distribution163 male · 143 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility14%
National avg 52% · 44 students
Student Composition
79%
Asian3%
White79%
Hispanic / Latino7%
Black3%
Multiracial5%
Native American2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 440102000270

Academic Outcomes at West Kingston School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
44
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 44th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 50th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 02892

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$26,879Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$26,879
State avg
$24,324
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$11,827
Student Support$5,107
Administration$3,225
Operations$4,032
Other$2,688
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $26,879 spent per student, an estimated $11,907 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
81%
State government
12.1%
Local (property tax)
81.3%
Federal programs
6.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $26,879/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 14% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Peace Dale SchoolMatunuck School
↓
Middle
Curtis Corner Middle SchoolBroad Rock Middle School
↓
High School
South Kingstown High
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 04
Location—
CountyWashington County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictSouth Kingstown →
Phone: (401)360-1130
NCES ID: 440102000270
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in West Kingston seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in South Kingstown
High
South Kingstown High
789 students · 09–12
● 44 opp16% FRL
Mid
Curtis Corner Middle School
412 students · 07–08
● 44 opp20% FRL
Mid
Broad Rock Middle School
362 students · 05–06
● 44 opp19% FRL
Elem
Peace Dale School
354 students · KG–04
● 44 opp25% FRL
Elem
Matunuck School
205 students · KG–04
● 44 opp15% FRL
Other
Wakefield School
61 students · PK–PK
● 44 opp20% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
3119 Ministerial Road, West Kingston, RI 02892
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.