What Narragansett School System does

Narragansett School System is a public K-12 school district operating as a political subdivision of the Town of Narragansett, Rhode Island. The district operates three schools: Narragansett Elementary School (K-4), Narragansett Pier School (middle school, grades 5-8), and Narragansett High School (grades 9-12), supported by approximately 75 employees and a central administration located at 25 Fifth Avenue in Narragansett Town Hall. The district delivers standard public education, athletics (Mariner Athletics), social-emotional learning using Conscious Discipline and RULER frameworks, the Narragansett Transition Academy for special education, and a Career and Technical Education portfolio with seven tracks: Agriculture Science, Information and Computer Technology, Digital Media Production, Sports Medicine and Athletic Training, Marine Professions, Mechanical Trades, and Educator Preparation. The CTE Marine Professions and Agriculture Science offerings leverage the district's coastal location and FFA affiliation.

Name

Narragansett School System

Legal name

Narragansett School System

Website

https://nssk12.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Narragansett School System is a public K-12 school district in Narragansett, Rhode Island, operating three schools and serving local students and families through standard education, CTE programs, athletics, and student support services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (611110), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Elementary Schools (EDAJAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Middle Schools (EDAJAAAC), Standards Alignment & Curriculum Mapping (State/National) (EDAJAFAD)

Keywords

• K-12 public education
• Career Technical Education
• School nutrition programs
• Special education services
• Interschool athletics

Headquarters

HQ city

Narragansett

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Education Funding: Narragansett School System is a public school district funded primarily through local tax revenues and state/federal education funding. The district receives per-pupil allocations and categorical funding for specific programs.
2. School Nutrition Program: The district operates a school lunch program providing meals to students. Revenue comes from federal USDA meal reimbursements, paid student meals, and free/reduced meal program funding.
3. CTE Program Fees: Career and Technical Education programs may generate revenue through participation from students outside the district. Students from across Rhode Island can enroll in CTE programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Narragansett School System operates a public K-12 school district delivering academic instruction across three schools (elementary, middle, and high school) in Narragansett, Rhode Island. Its core offering includes seven Career and Technical Education tracks (Agriculture Science, Information and Computer Technology, Digital Media Production, Sports Medicine & Athletic Training, Marine Professions, Mechanical Trades, and Educator Preparation), a school nutrition program, interscholastic athletics, social-emotional learning, and special education transition services, supported by Google Apps for Education and a SchoolMessenger communications platform.

Product overview

Narragansett School System is a public school district providing K-12 education across three schools: Narragansett Elementary School, Narragansett High School, and Narragansett Pier School (middle school). The district offers a comprehensive CTE (Career and Technical Education) program with specialized tracks including Agriculture Science, Information and Computer Technology, Digital Media Production, Sports Medicine & Athletic Training, Marine Professions, Mechanical Trades, and Educator Preparation. Additional services include school nutrition programs (lunch menus, free/reduced meal applications), athletics programs, student support services including special education and transition programs, and social-emotional learning resources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CTE Program - Agriculture Science Career and Technical Education program at Narragansett High School focusing on agricultural science, including FFA membership and greenhouse facilities. Open to students across Rhode Island.
• CTE Program - Information and Computer Technology CTE program preparing high school students for careers in information technology and computer sciences. Open to students across Rhode Island.
• CTE Program - Digital Media Production CTE program teaching digital content creation, video production, and multimedia storytelling to high school students. Open to students across Rhode Island.
• CTE Program - Sports Medicine & Athletic Training Healthcare-focused CTE track preparing high school students for careers in sports medicine and athletic training with specialized course sequences. Open to students across Rhode Island.
• CTE Program - Marine Professions Specialized CTE program preparing high school students for careers in marine-related industries, leveraging Narragansett's coastal location. Open to students across Rhode Island.
• CTE Program - Mechanical Trades CTE program covering mechanical skills and industrial preparation for high school students. Open to students across Rhode Island.
• CTE Program - Educator Preparation CTE program preparing high school students for careers in education through teaching methodologies and practical experience. Open to students across Rhode Island.
• School Nutrition Program District-wide school meal program providing breakfast and lunch services to enrolled students, including free and reduced-price meal applications, USDA Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, and Summer Lunch Program. Payments processed via MySchoolBucks with a $3.50 per-transaction fee (effective August 1, 2025) and $150 maximum per transaction.
• Mariner Athletics Interscholastic athletics program at Narragansett High School (Mariners) and Narragansett Pier School, offering various sports across fall, winter, and spring seasons, with scheduling and scoring powered by RIIL.
• Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Program District-wide Social and Emotional Learning program implemented across all three schools using Conscious Discipline and RULER approaches to develop student emotional intelligence.
• Narragansett Transition Academy Special education transition program that helps students prepare for life after high school through individualized planning and support.

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe district works directly with RIDE to create coursework and standards for CTE programs. RIDE provides oversight, funding, and regulatory framework for all public school operations.
• Future Farmers of America (FFA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Agriculture Science CTE program is affiliated with the National FFA Organization, providing students with leadership development, competition opportunities, and industry connections in agricultural careers.
• University of Rhode IslandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational collaborator with the CTE program, working with the district to create coursework and standards. Students can access college credit classes while in high school.
• USDAcoreOthersThe school nutrition program participates in USDA child nutrition programs including the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program and Summer Lunch Program. USDA provides meal reimbursements and program guidelines.
• Rhode Island Interscholastic League (RIIL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRIIL governs high school athletics in Rhode Island, providing schedules, scores, and official rules for all sports programs. NHS athletics site is powered by RIIL.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC): Regional accreditor for K-12 schools; adjacent entity whose accreditation framework directly shapes Narragansett's curriculum, assessment, and continuous-improvement obligations.
• Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE): The state-level regulatory and funding authority governing Narragansett; comparable in that it sets curriculum standards, administers per-pupil funding, and oversees CTE frameworks that the district operates within.

Direct peers

• Exeter-West Greenwich Regional School District: RI regional public K-12 district of comparable size with similar college-and-career-ready programming; a directly comparable peer under the same state regulatory regime.
• Bristol-Warren Regional School District: RI public K-12 district of comparable enrollment scale and program mix operating under the same state funding framework; directly comparable peer for funding, governance, and program benchmarking.
• North Kingstown School District: Adjacent RI coastal public K-12 district of similar scope; competes for the same regional families and operates comparable academic and CTE-adjacent offerings under the same RIDE framework.
• South Kingstown School District: Neighboring Washington County, RI public K-12 district with comparable enrollment scale and a similar coastal-suburban profile; directly comparable in size, funding model, and program mix.
• Westerly School District: Southern RI coastal public K-12 district serving a comparable small-town population with similar funding and program structure; a directly comparable peer in scale and offerings.
• East Greenwich School District: RI public K-12 district of similar size with a strong college-prep and CTE-adjacent focus; directly comparable in governance, funding, and customer base.

Regional players

• Chariho Regional School District: Regional RI public K-12 district (Charlestown, Richmond, Hopkinton) operating under the same RIDE oversight; comparable governance and program mix but serves a wider geographic catchment.

Emerging players

• Paul Cuffee Charter School: RI charter school drawing students from across the state; competes for the same K-12 families via a different governance and funding model, particularly relevant given RI's school-choice environment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/NSS_K12
• Facebookfacebook.com/NSSK12
• Instagraminstagram.com/nss_k12
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/narragansettschoolsystem

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Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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