- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Providence, RI
Achievement First Providence
Federal NCES profile for Achievement First Providence, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 21/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 440002100486Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Achievement First Providence earns 21/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Rhode Island schools.
- #15 of 26
- elementary schools in Providence · Resource Index
- 21
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17:1
- large classes for Rhode Island
- 60.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Achievement First Providence has class sizes larger than 89% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Achievement First Providence ranks #15 of 26 elementary schools in Providence, RI.
School address
District: Achievement First Rhode Island · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440002100486 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Achievement First Providence held near 461 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 440002100486 · Providence, RI Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
460 enr · 17:1 · 60.1% lunch · RII 21
Nearest enrollment peer: Achievement First Promesa (548 students)
Achievement First Providence held near 461 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Achievement First Providence in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Achievement Fi
Achievement First Promesa
548 students
- Achievement Fi
Achievement First Iluminar
465 students
- This school
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 Providence reports 460 students on the CCD universe file.
How Achievement First Providence compares
Achievement First Providence held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 23% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.1% | ▲ 52% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 460 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
460
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
17:1
students per teacher
- 23% above state mean
Top 89% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
45.9%
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 + 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.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 76.7%
African American 14.8%
White 4.6%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 1.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 76.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.7, Achievement First Providence 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 Providence Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Achievement First Promesa | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Achievement First Iluminar | Similar size | Lower 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 | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Af Iluminar Mayoral Middle Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Achievement First Providence's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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
Achievement First Promesa
Standard public school
548 students 20.3:1 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
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 (~460 students)
Frequently asked questions about Achievement First Providence
How many students attend Achievement First Providence?
Achievement First Providence has 460 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Providence, RI. CCD year-over-year: 466 (2022-23) → 461 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Achievement First Providence?
The student-teacher ratio at Achievement First Providence is 17:1, which is 23% higher than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Achievement First Providence?
60.1% of students at Achievement First Providence are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Achievement First Providence?
The largest demographic group at Achievement First Providence is Hispanic or Latino at 76.7% of enrollment, in Providence, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Achievement First Providence?
Achievement First Providence has a Resource Investment Index of 21/100 (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 Providence rank among elementary schools in Providence?
By Resource Investment Index, Achievement First Providence ranks #15 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 Providence, Achievement First Rhode Island also operates Achievement First Promesa (548 students), Achievement First Iluminar (465 students), and Achievement First Providence H (458 students). See the Achievement First Rhode Island district page for the complete list.