Enrollment
242
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 13.8:1 Rhode Island avg
-12% 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
What stands out at Agnes B. Hennessey School
Agnes B. Hennessey School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in East Providence, Rhode Island, enrolling 242 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Rhode Island schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 51.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 242 puts it in the smaller third of Rhode Island schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 308 scored Rhode Island schools.
Against 33 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #6.
Its student body is led by White (50%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 67/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among East Providence's elementary schools, it stands alongside Kent Heights School (251 students): Agnes B. Hennessey School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.1:1 vs 12.6:1).
East Providence also operates East Providence High (1,691 students) and Edward Martin Middle (564 students) alongside Agnes B. Hennessey School.
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 Agnes B. Hennessey School compares
Agnes B. Hennessey School 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,156
per pupil, district-wide
- below Rhode Island avg of $20,315
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Providence, which includes Agnes B. Hennessey School.
$19,156
Per student
-6%
vs Rhode Island
Avg $20,315
+15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 1,691
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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
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 (~242 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.1:1)
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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 an 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 12.1:1, 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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Agnes B. Hennessey School a good school?
Agnes B. Hennessey School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median. 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 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.
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