Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset

166 Mark Drive
North Kingstown, RI 02852

212 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset Elementary School is a public school located in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, serving students in grades K-5. Situated in a suburban residential area, the school is part of the North Kingstown School District and is committed to fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. The school emphasizes foundational academic skills while encouraging the social and emotional development of its student body.

The school is well-regarded for its tight-knit community feel, often prioritizing parent and guardian involvement to enrich the educational experience. Like other schools in the district, Quidnesset focuses on preparing students for middle school through a comprehensive curriculum that integrates core subjects with opportunities for creative and physical development. Its location on Mark Drive provides a quiet, community-focused setting that serves as a cornerstone for local families within the North Kingstown community.

212

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

8.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset
Demographic	Student Count
White	120
Hispanic	45
Black	18
Asian	2
Two or More	22
American Indian	5

White
120 (56.6%)
Hispanic
45 (21.2%)
Two or More
22 (10.4%)
Black
18 (8.5%)
American Indian
5 (2.4%)
Asian
2 (0.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	North Kingstown
Phone:	(401)541-6360
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	212
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	123
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 30

Grade 1 34

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 36

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 37