- Enrollment
- 1,116
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Providence, RI
Alfred Lima Sr. El School
Federal NCES profile for Alfred Lima Sr. El School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 440090000124
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alfred Lima Sr. El School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Rhode Island schools.
- #21 of 26
- elementary schools in Providence · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Rhode Island
- 73.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Alfred Lima Sr. El School has class sizes larger than 83% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alfred Lima Sr. El School ranks #21 of 26 elementary schools in Providence, RI.
School address
District: Providence · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440090000124 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+52 students YoY
Alfred Lima Sr. El School grew from 593 students in 2022-23 to 645 in 2023-24 (+8.8%).
Teacher FTE added 41.1 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+52 students YoY 440090000124 · Providence, RI Elementary · MID · TRAD
662 enr · 16.1:1 · 73.2% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Classical High School (1,116 students)
Alfred Lima Sr. El School grew from 593 students in 2022-23 to 645 in 2023-24 (+8.8%). Teacher FTE added 41.1 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Alfred Lima Sr. El School 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
Alfred Lima Sr. El School
662 students
What this shows Alfred Lima Sr. El School reports 662 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alfred Lima Sr. El School compares
Alfred Lima Sr. El School is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 17% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.2% | ▲ 85% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 662 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
662
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 83% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
41.8%
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 662 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.4%
African American 8.8%
White 4.8%
Asian 3.0%
Two or More 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.8, Alfred Lima Sr. El School is less mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
District finance for Providence reports $24,733 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alfred Lima Sr. El School 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 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nathanael Greene Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alfred Lima Sr. El School'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.
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
Achievement First Providence
Standard public school
460 students 17:1 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 (~662 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alfred Lima Sr. El School
How many students attend Alfred Lima Sr. El School?
Alfred Lima Sr. El School has 662 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Providence, RI. CCD year-over-year: 593 (2022-23) → 645 (2023-24), up 52.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alfred Lima Sr. El School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alfred Lima Sr. El School is 16.1:1, which is 17% higher than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alfred Lima Sr. El School?
73.2% of students at Alfred Lima Sr. El School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alfred Lima Sr. El School?
The largest demographic group at Alfred Lima Sr. El School is Hispanic or Latino at 79.4% of enrollment, in Providence, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alfred Lima Sr. El School?
Alfred Lima Sr. El School has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (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 Alfred Lima Sr. El School rank among elementary schools in Providence?
By Resource Investment Index, Alfred Lima Sr. El School ranks #21 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 Alfred Lima Sr. El School, 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.