- Enrollment
- 1,691
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · East Providence, RI
Agnes B. Hennessey School
Federal NCES profile for Agnes B. Hennessey School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 440033000091
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Agnes B. Hennessey School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in East Providence · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 51.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Agnes B. Hennessey School has class sizes near the Rhode Island median. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Agnes B. Hennessey School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in East Providence, RI.
School address
District: East Providence · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440033000091 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Agnes B. Hennessey School held near 255 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.6 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 440033000091 · East Providence, RI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
242 enr · 12.1:1 · 51.2% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: East Providence High (1,691 students)
Agnes B. Hennessey School held near 255 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.6 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Agnes B. Hennessey School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Providenc
East Providence High
1,691 students
- Edward Martin 564
Edward Martin Middle
564 students
- Waddington Sch 554
Waddington School
554 students
- Riverside Midd 549
Riverside Middle School
549 students
- Myron J. Franc 391
Myron J. Francis Elementary
391 students
- This school 242
Agnes B. Hennessey School
242 students
What this shows Agnes B. Hennessey School reports 242 students on the CCD universe file.
How Agnes B. Hennessey School compares
Agnes B. Hennessey School 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.2% | ▲ 29% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 242 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
242
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 34% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.5%
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
$19,096
per pupil, district-wide
- below Rhode Island avg of $21,508
Somewhat 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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 66.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.6, Agnes B. Hennessey School is more mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
District finance for East Providence reports $19,096 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Agnes B. Hennessey School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Providence High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edward Martin Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waddington School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverside Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Myron J. Francis Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Agnes B. Hennessey School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in East Providence
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Kent Heights School
Standard public school
251 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Orlo Avenue School
Standard public school
245 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Silver Spring School
Standard public school
223 students 10.6:1 students per teacher
Emma G. Whiteknact School
Standard public school
216 students 9.4:1 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 (~242 students)
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 an elementary school in East Providence, RI. CCD year-over-year: 258 (2022-23) → 255 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Agnes B. Hennessey School?
The student-teacher ratio at Agnes B. Hennessey School is 12.1:1, which is 12% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. 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% of enrollment, in East Providence, RI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Agnes B. Hennessey School?
Agnes B. Hennessey School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical 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 Agnes B. Hennessey School rank among elementary schools in East Providence?
By Resource Investment Index, Agnes B. Hennessey School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in East 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 East Providence on the city page.
What other schools are in East Providence?
Besides Agnes B. Hennessey School, East Providence also operates East Providence High (1,691 students), Edward Martin Middle (564 students), and Waddington School (554 students). See the East Providence district page for the complete list.