At a glance
Reported students
212
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
24
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
8.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Rhode Island elementary enrollment
8th percentile
Compared with 169 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
365.5
Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset: 212 reported students.
State peer staffing position
1st percentile
8.8:1 reported; state peer median 13.4:1. 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
- 230
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10:1
What the reported data says about Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset
Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in North Kingstown. It is one of 9 current school records connected to North Kingstown. NCES reports 212 students for 2024–25.
Among 169 elementary schools in Rhode Island with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 320 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 8th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 8.8:1, below the Rhode Island median of 13.4:1 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 (56.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (21.2%). English learners represent 9.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset
- 1How do the reported 8.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 24 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 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 9.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 65.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White56.6%
- Hispanic21.2%
- Black8.5%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial10.4%
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 North Kingstown
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Forest Park El. School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
264 reported students
Fishing Cove El. School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
346 reported students
Stony Lane El. School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
385 reported students
Hamilton School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
447 reported students
Wickford Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
339 reported students
NKSD Early Learning Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
Enrollment not reported
Public schools near Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Park El. School Elementary · North Kingstown | KG–05 | 264 | 0.8 mi |
| Fishing Cove El. School Elementary · North Kingstown | KG–05 | 346 | 1.9 mi |
| Meadowbrook Farms School Elementary · East Greenwich | PK–02 | 281 | 2.6 mi |
| Stony Lane El. School Elementary · North Kingstown | KG–05 | 385 | 2.9 mi |
| George Hanaford School Elementary · East Greenwich | 03–05 | 276 | 2.9 mi |
| James H. Eldredge School Elementary · East Greenwich | 03–05 | 307 | 3.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset
What grades does Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset serve?
Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in North Kingstown.
How many students attend Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset?
Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset reported 212 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 8th percentile among 169 Rhode Island elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 230 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset?
The calculated ratio is 8.8:1, based on 212 students and 24 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Rhode Island median for the same school level is 13.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset a public, charter, or magnet school?
Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on North Kingstown attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
65.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset in?
Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset is part of North Kingstown, based in North Kingstown, RI, which operates 9 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Forest Park El. School (0.8 mi), Fishing Cove El. School (1.9 mi), Meadowbrook Farms School (2.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.