At a glance
Reported students
396
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
32
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Rhode Island middle enrollment
29th percentile
Compared with 58 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
632.5
Ponaganset Middle School: 396 reported students.
State peer staffing position
54th percentile
12.4:1 reported; state peer median 12.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 443
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40.4
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11:1
What the reported data says about Ponaganset Middle School
Ponaganset Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in North Scituate. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Foster-Glocester. NCES reports 396 students for 2024–25.
Among 58 middle schools in Rhode Island with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 509 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 29th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.4:1, close to the Rhode Island median of 12.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (90.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.5%). Students served under IDEA represent 11.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Ponaganset Middle School
- 1How do the reported 12.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 32 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 11.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 25.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White90.9%
- Hispanic4.5%
- Black1.5%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Foster-Glocester
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
View all 2 district schools →Public schools near Ponaganset Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ponaganset High School High · Foster-Glocester | 09–12 | 869 | 2 mi |
| Scituate Middle School Middle · Scituate | 06–08 | 260 | 4.2 mi |
| Vincent J. Gallagher Middle Middle · Smithfield | 06–08 | 502 | 7 mi |
| Burrillville Middle School Middle · Burrillville | 06–08 | 469 | 8.3 mi |
| North Smithfield MS Middle · North Smithfield | 05–08 | 502 | 8.9 mi |
| Nicholas A. Ferri Middle Middle · Johnston | 06–08 | 720 | 9.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Ponaganset Middle School
What grades does Ponaganset Middle School serve?
Ponaganset Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Foster-Glocester.
How many students attend Ponaganset Middle School?
Ponaganset Middle School reported 396 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 29th percentile among 58 Rhode Island middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 443 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Ponaganset Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 12.4:1, based on 396 students and 32 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Rhode Island median for the same school level is 12.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Ponaganset Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Ponaganset Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Foster-Glocester attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Ponaganset Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
25.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Ponaganset Middle School in?
Ponaganset Middle School is part of Foster-Glocester, based in North Scituate, RI, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Ponaganset Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Ponaganset High School (2 mi), Scituate Middle School (4.2 mi), Vincent J. Gallagher Middle (7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.