Enrollment
405
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Providence, RI
Af Providence Mayoral Middle
Federal NCES profile for Af Providence Mayoral Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 440002100515Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Af Providence Mayoral Middle earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Rhode Island schools.
- #11 of 26
- elementary schools in Providence · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Rhode Island
- 58.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Af Providence Mayoral Middle has class sizes larger than 80% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Af Providence Mayoral Middle ranks #11 of 26 elementary schools in Providence, RI.
School address
District: Achievement First Rhode Island · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440002100515 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.6:1
vs 13.8:1 Rhode Island avg
+13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
58.3%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
+47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Af Providence Mayoral Middle compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
What stands out at Af Providence Mayoral Middle
Af Providence Mayoral Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized charter elementary school in Providence, Rhode Island, enrolling 405 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Rhode Island schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 58.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 405 students, its enrollment sits close to the Rhode Island median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 308 Rhode Island schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 50 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Rhode Island schools statewide, it ranks #41, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (73%) and African American (20%) (diversity index 43/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Providence's elementary schools, it stands alongside Alfred Lima Sr. El School (662 students): Af Providence Mayoral Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (15.6:1 vs 16.1:1).
Achievement First Rhode Island also operates Achievement First Promesa (548 students) and Achievement First Iluminar (465 students) alongside Af Providence Mayoral Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Af Providence Mayoral Middle compares
Af Providence Mayoral Middle on the metrics families compare, against Rhode Island and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Rhode Island | Rhode Island avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.3% | ▲ 47% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 405 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
405
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
58.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 80% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
44.4%
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
$17,311
per pupil, district-wide
- below Rhode Island avg of $20,315
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
4
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.6%
African American 19.5%
White 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.7%
Two or More 1.2%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.3, Af Providence Mayoral Middle is less mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Achievement First Rhode Island, which includes Af Providence Mayoral Middle.
$17,311
Per student
-15%
vs Rhode Island
Avg $20,315
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Af Providence Mayoral Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Achievement First Promesa | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Achievement First Iluminar | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Achievement First Providence | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar 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 |
Comparisons are relative to Af Providence Mayoral Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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
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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Rhode Island, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~405 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Af Providence Mayoral Middle
How many students attend Af Providence Mayoral Middle?
Af Providence Mayoral Middle has 405 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Providence, RI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Af Providence Mayoral Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Af Providence Mayoral Middle is 15.6:1, which is 13% higher than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Af Providence Mayoral Middle?
58.3% of students at Af Providence Mayoral Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Af Providence Mayoral Middle?
The largest demographic group at Af Providence Mayoral Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 72.6% of enrollment, in Providence, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Af Providence Mayoral Middle?
Af Providence Mayoral Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Af Providence Mayoral Middle rank among elementary schools in Providence?
By Resource Investment Index, Af Providence Mayoral Middle ranks #11 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.
Is Af Providence Mayoral Middle a good school?
Af Providence Mayoral Middle earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Rhode Island schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Achievement First Rhode Island?
Besides Af Providence Mayoral Middle, Achievement First Rhode Island also operates Achievement First Promesa (548 students), Achievement First Iluminar (465 students), and Achievement First Providence (460 students). See the Achievement First Rhode Island district page for the complete list.
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