South Kingstown

District Overview
Located at 307 Curtis Corner Road in Wakefield, Rhode Island, South Kingstown is an open, traditional public school district set within a large suburb of the greater Providence-Warwick metropolitan area. Operating independently outside of a supervisory union or charter system, the district manages five operational schools that provide a comprehensive academic journey from prekindergarten through twelfth grade. Reflecting data from the 2024–2025 school year, South Kingstown serves a student body of 2,253 learners, offering a well-rounded educational environment across primary, middle, and high school levels.

To support its student population, the district maintains a robust professional infrastructure comprising 744 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. Classroom instruction is led by 380 FTE teachers, who are reinforced by 56 FTE instructional aides and a dedicated support staff of 308 FTE personnel. This strong ratio of educators and support specialists to students ensures personalized academic guidance and holistic care across all grade levels. With its balanced demographics and stable operational framework, South Kingstown offers families, students, and educational researchers a representative look at a high-functioning, suburban New England public school system.
5
Total Schools
2,253
Total Students
380.0
Full-Time Teachers
5.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Kingstown
Demographic Student Count
White1,801
Hispanic167
Black42
Asian48
Two or More142
American Indian52
  • White
    1,801 (80.0%)
  • Hispanic
    167 (7.4%)
  • Two or More
    142 (6.3%)
  • American Indian
    52 (2.3%)
  • Asian
    48 (2.1%)
  • Black
    42 (1.9%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in South Kingstown
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary3
Middle2
High1
Other1
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:5
Students:2,253*
Teachers (FTE):380.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.9
Schools in South Kingstown
Found 7 Schools