- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Newport, RI
Claiborne Pell Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Claiborne Pell Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 440072000485
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 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
Claiborne Pell Elementary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 93% of Rhode Island schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Rhode Island schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Newport · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10:1
- small classes for Rhode Island
- 63.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Claiborne Pell Elementary has class sizes smaller than 93% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Claiborne Pell Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Newport, RI.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Claiborne Pell Elementary held near 716 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 66.3 → 71.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 440072000485 · Newport, RI Other · MID · TRAD
657 enr · 10:1 · 63.0% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Rogers High School (599 students)
Claiborne Pell Elementary held near 716 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 66.3 → 71.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Claiborne Pell Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Claiborne Pell Elementary
657 students
- Rogers High Sc
Rogers High School
599 students
- Frank E. Thomp
Frank E. Thompson Middle
499 students
What this shows Claiborne Pell Elementary reports 657 students on the CCD universe file.
How Claiborne Pell Elementary compares
Claiborne Pell Elementary 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 | 10:1 | ▼ 28% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.0% | ▲ 59% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 657 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
657
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
63.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% 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
10:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 7% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
52.4%
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
$27,134
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 657 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 42.8%
White 32.6%
Two or More 11.6%
African American 9.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.9%
Asian 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.7, Claiborne Pell Elementary is more mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
District finance for Newport reports $27,134 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Claiborne Pell Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rogers High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Frank E. Thompson Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Claiborne Pell Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 8.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide other 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 (~657 students)
Frequently asked questions about Claiborne Pell Elementary
How many students attend Claiborne Pell Elementary?
Claiborne Pell Elementary has 657 students enrolled. It is a public school in Newport, RI. CCD year-over-year: 697 (2022-23) → 716 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Claiborne Pell Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Claiborne Pell Elementary is 10:1, which is 28% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 36% 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 Claiborne Pell Elementary?
63.0% of students at Claiborne Pell Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Claiborne Pell Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Claiborne Pell Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 42.8% of enrollment, in Newport, RI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Claiborne Pell Elementary?
Claiborne Pell Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (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 Claiborne Pell Elementary rank among public schools in Newport?
By Resource Investment Index, Claiborne Pell Elementary ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Newport, RI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Newport?
Besides Claiborne Pell Elementary, Newport also operates Rogers High School (599 students) and Frank E. Thompson Middle (499 students). See the Newport district page for the complete list.