Enrollment
458
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 440002100539 Charter school
Achievement First Envision Ele — Providence, RI
Federal NCES profile for Achievement First Envision Ele, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 38/100.
👥 Class size 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 38
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Achievement First Rhode Island · Rhode Island
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 13.4:1 Rhode Island avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.0%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
+77% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Achievement First Envision Ele compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Achievement First Envision Ele reports 458 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 21.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 1% below the Rhode Island state mean of 13.4:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 17% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 70.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 77% above the Rhode Island average and 35% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 24.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Achievement First Rhode Island spends $18,724 per pupil district-wide, below the Rhode Island average of $22,892 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 30.5% from local sources (property taxes), 55.5% from the state, and 14.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Achievement First Envision Ele compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Rhode Island state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Rhode Island | Rhode Island avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.0% | ▲ 77% | 39.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 458 | top 66% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
70.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 77% above the Rhode Island average of 39.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
— 1% below state mean
Top 55% in Rhode Island — lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
24.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,724
per pupil, district-wide
— below Rhode Island avg of $22,892
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 458 Top 66% in Rhode Island — larger than 34% of 309 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 21.0
Students per teacher 13.2:1 -1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 70.0% +77% vs state
NCES ID 440002100539
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.9%
African American 21.0%
Two or More 2.8%
White 2.0%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 24.9%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Achievement First Rhode Island, which includes Achievement First Envision Ele.
$18,724
Per student
-18%
vs Rhode Island
Avg $22,892
-4%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 30.5%
State 55.5%
Federal 14.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Enrollment
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 9.7:1
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
Similar elementary schools in Providence
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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662 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Frank D. Spaziano Elem School
Standard public school
588 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Achievement First Promesa
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548 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
West Broadway Middle School
Standard public school
516 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
George J. West El. School
Standard public school
502 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Carl G. Lauro El. School
Standard public school
475 students 11:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Achievement First Envision Ele
How many students attend Achievement First Envision Ele?
Achievement First Envision Ele has 458 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Providence, RI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Achievement First Envision Ele?
The student-teacher ratio at Achievement First Envision Ele is 13.2:1, which is 1% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.4:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Achievement First Envision Ele?
70.0% of students at Achievement First Envision Ele are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Achievement First Envision Ele?
The largest demographic group at Achievement First Envision Ele is Hispanic or Latino at 72.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Providence, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Achievement First Envision Ele?
Achievement First Envision Ele has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.