Enrollment
242
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 440033000091
Agnes B. Hennessey School — East Providence, RI
Federal NCES profile for Agnes B. Hennessey School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 42/100.
👥 Class size 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 46
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 →
The verdict
Agnes B. Hennessey School earns a D Resource Investment Index (42/100), with class sizes near the Rhode Island median.
- D
- Resource Index · 42/100
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 51.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 242
- students enrolled
School address
District: East Providence · 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)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.9:1
vs 13.4:1 Rhode Island avg
-4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.2%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Agnes B. Hennessey School 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
Agnes B. Hennessey School reports 242 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 20.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 4% 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 19% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 51.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 29% above the Rhode Island average and 1% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 21.5% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding East Providence spends $22,229 per pupil district-wide, below the Rhode Island average of $22,892 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 48.0% from local sources (property taxes), 43.3% from the state, and 8.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D), 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 Agnes B. Hennessey School 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 | 12.9:1 | ▼ 4% | 13.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.2% | ▲ 29% | 39.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 242 | top 19% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Class size vs. every US school
Students per teacher (lower means more individual attention)
13 Among the smallest classes smaller classes than 70% of 92,598 US schools
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US schools. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
School size vs. every US school
Total enrollment — where this school sits by size (neither large nor small is 'better')
242 larger than 24% of 95,891 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 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
51.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 29% 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
12.9:1
students per teacher
— 4% below state mean
Top 47% in Rhode Island — lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
21.5%
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
$22,229
per pupil, district-wide
— below Rhode Island avg of $22,892
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
Overview
Enrollment 242 Top 19% in Rhode Island — larger than 81% of 309 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 20.0
Students per teacher 12.9:1 -4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 51.2% +29% vs state
NCES ID 440033000091
Student demographics
White 49.6%
Hispanic or Latino 22.7%
African American 15.3%
Two or More 11.2%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 49.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 21.5%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Providence, which includes Agnes B. Hennessey School.
$22,229
Per student
-3%
vs Rhode Island
Avg $22,892
+14%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 48.0%
State 43.3%
Federal 8.7%
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
- 1,691
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Agnes B. Hennessey School
How many students attend Agnes B. Hennessey School?
Agnes B. Hennessey School has 242 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in East Providence, RI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Agnes B. Hennessey School?
The student-teacher ratio at Agnes B. Hennessey School is 12.9:1, which is 4% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.4:1 and 19% 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 Agnes B. Hennessey School?
51.2% of students at Agnes B. Hennessey School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Agnes B. Hennessey School?
The largest demographic group at Agnes B. Hennessey School is White at 49.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in East Providence, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Agnes B. Hennessey School?
Agnes B. Hennessey School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (D) 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.