- Enrollment
- 1,116
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Providence, RI
Alan Shawn Feinstein Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Alan Shawn Feinstein Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 440090000215
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alan Shawn Feinstein Elem. earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Rhode Island schools.
- #9 of 26
- elementary schools in Providence · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Rhode Island
- 77.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Alan Shawn Feinstein Elem. has class sizes larger than 91% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alan Shawn Feinstein Elem. ranks #9 of 26 elementary schools in Providence, RI.
School address
District: Providence · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440090000215 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
277 on latest CCD 440090000215 · Providence, RI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
277 enr · 17.3:1 · 77.6% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Classical High School (1,116 students)
Resource Investment Index #9 of 26 elementary schools in Providence. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Alan Shawn Feinstein Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Classical High
Classical High School
1,116 students
- Central High S
Central High School
1,050 students
- Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant High
997 students
- Governor Chris
Governor Christopher Delsesto
818 students
- Nathanael Gree
Nathanael Greene Middle
815 students
- This school 277
Alan Shawn Feinstein Elem.
277 students
What this shows Alan Shawn Feinstein Elem. reports 277 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alan Shawn Feinstein Elem. compares
Alan Shawn Feinstein Elem. vs Rhode Island and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Rhode Island | Rhode Island avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▲ 25% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.6% | ▲ 96% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 277 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
277
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
77.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 96% above the Rhode Island average of 39.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 91% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
62.1%
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
$24,733
per pupil, district-wide
- above Rhode Island avg of $21,508
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 277 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Providence reports $24,733 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alan Shawn Feinstein Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mount Pleasant High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Governor Christopher Delsesto | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nathanael Greene Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alan Shawn Feinstein Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,050
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 997
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 815
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 (~277 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alan Shawn Feinstein Elem.
How many students attend Alan Shawn Feinstein Elem.?
Alan Shawn Feinstein Elem. has 277 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Providence, RI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alan Shawn Feinstein Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Alan Shawn Feinstein Elem. is 17.3:1, which is 25% higher than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alan Shawn Feinstein Elem.?
77.6% of students at Alan Shawn Feinstein Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alan Shawn Feinstein Elem.?
Alan Shawn Feinstein Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alan Shawn Feinstein Elem. rank among elementary schools in Providence?
By Resource Investment Index, Alan Shawn Feinstein Elem. ranks #9 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 Providence?
Besides Alan Shawn Feinstein Elem., Providence also operates Classical High School (1,116 students), Central High School (1,050 students), and Mount Pleasant High (997 students). See the Providence district page for the complete list.