- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Providence, RI
Achievement First Promesa
Federal NCES profile for Achievement First Promesa, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 440002100533Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Achievement First Promesa earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Rhode Island schools.
- #4 of 26
- elementary schools in Providence · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Rhode Island
- 50.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Achievement First Promesa has class sizes larger than 95% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Achievement First Promesa ranks #4 of 26 elementary schools in Providence, RI.
School address
District: Achievement First Rhode Island · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440002100533 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+82 students YoY
Achievement First Promesa grew from 365 students in 2022-23 to 447 in 2023-24 (+22.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.5 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+82 students YoY 440002100533 · Providence, RI Elementary · MID · CHARTER
548 enr · 20.3:1 · 50.1% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Achievement First Iluminar (465 students)
Achievement First Promesa grew from 365 students in 2022-23 to 447 in 2023-24 (+22.5%). Teacher FTE lost 27.5 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Achievement First Promesa in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Achievement First Promesa
548 students
- Achievement Fi
Achievement First Iluminar
465 students
- Achievement Fi
Achievement First Providence
460 students
- Achievement Fi
Achievement First Providence H
458 students
- Achievement Fi
Achievement First Envision Ele
458 students
- Af Iluminar Ma
Af Iluminar Mayoral Middle Sch
406 students
What this shows Achievement First Promesa reports 548 students on the CCD universe file.
How Achievement First Promesa compares
Achievement First Promesa is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Rhode Island and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Rhode Island | Rhode Island avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.3:1 | ▲ 47% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.1% | ▲ 27% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 548 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
548
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 47% above state mean
Top 95% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
25.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,425
per pupil, district-wide
- below Rhode Island avg of $21,508
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 74.3%
African American 13.9%
White 4.4%
Two or More 4.2%
Asian 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 74.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.4, Achievement First Promesa is less mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
District finance for Achievement First Rhode Island reports $17,425 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Achievement First Promesa Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Achievement First Iluminar | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Achievement First Providence | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Achievement First Providence H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Achievement First Envision Ele | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Af Iluminar Mayoral Middle Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Achievement First Promesa's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 28.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar elementary schools in Providence
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Alfred Lima Sr. El School
Standard public school
662 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Frank D. Spaziano Elem School
Standard public school
588 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
West Broadway Middle School
Standard public school
516 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
George J. West El. School
Standard public school
502 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Carl G. Lauro El. School
Standard public school
475 students 11:1 students per teacher
Achievement First Providence
Standard public school
460 students 17:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~548 students)
Frequently asked questions about Achievement First Promesa
How many students attend Achievement First Promesa?
Achievement First Promesa has 548 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Providence, RI. CCD year-over-year: 365 (2022-23) → 447 (2023-24), up 82.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Achievement First Promesa?
The student-teacher ratio at Achievement First Promesa is 20.3:1, which is 47% higher than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Achievement First Promesa?
50.1% of students at Achievement First Promesa are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Achievement First Promesa?
The largest demographic group at Achievement First Promesa is Hispanic or Latino at 74.3% of enrollment, in Providence, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Achievement First Promesa?
Achievement First Promesa has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Achievement First Promesa rank among elementary schools in Providence?
By Resource Investment Index, Achievement First Promesa ranks #4 of 26 elementary schools in Providence, RI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Providence on the city page.
What other schools are in Achievement First Rhode Island?
Besides Achievement First Promesa, Achievement First Rhode Island also operates Achievement First Iluminar (465 students), Achievement First Providence (460 students), and Achievement First Providence H (458 students). See the Achievement First Rhode Island district page for the complete list.