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Narragansett

Rhode Island · Public School District
3
Schools
1,114
Students
$29,387
Per-Pupil Spend
+105% nat'l
16.1%
Free Lunch Rate
-36pp vs nat'l
92.0%
Graduation Rate
+5.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Narragansett is a public school district in Rhode Island serving 1,114 students across 3 schools. It includes 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $29,387 is above average for a US public school district. Only 16% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 46/100.

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All Schools (3)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Narragansett ElementaryPK–04343
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Narragansett Pier School05–08297
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Narragansett High School09–12474
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$29,387+105% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
13%
80%
State
13.3%
Local (property tax)
80.4%
Federal
6.3%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (80%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
3
Schools
1,114
Students
16%
Free Lunch
$29K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.0%
Opportunity Score46/100
StateRhode Island →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.0% graduation rate — 5.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $29,387 per pupil — 105% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 16% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Limited school choice
With only 3 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Narragansett?
Narragansett has 3 public schools, serving a total of 1,114 students.
What is the graduation rate for Narragansett?
The graduation rate is 92.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Narragansett spend per student?
Narragansett spends $29,387 per pupil — 105% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Narragansett?
16% of students in Narragansett qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Narragansett?
No, Narragansett does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Narragansett serve?
Narragansett serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Narragansett?
The median opportunity score across schools in Narragansett is 46/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
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.