- Enrollment
- 1,116
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Providence, RI
Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods
Federal NCES profile for Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 440090000156
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 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
Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Rhode Island schools.
- #9 of 10
- schools in Providence · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.7:1
- large classes for Rhode Island
- 80.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods has class sizes larger than 87% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods ranks #9 of 10 schools in Providence, RI.
School address
District: Providence · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440090000156 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+88 students YoY
Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods grew from 519 students in 2022-23 to 607 in 2023-24 (+17.0%).
Teacher FTE added 38.1 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+88 students YoY 440090000156 · Providence, RI Other · MID · TRAD
635 enr · 16.7:1 · 80.0% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Classical High School (1,116 students)
Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods grew from 519 students in 2022-23 to 607 in 2023-24 (+17.0%). Teacher FTE added 38.1 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods 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
Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods
635 students
What this shows Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods reports 635 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods compares
Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods 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 | 16.7:1 | ▲ 21% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.0% | ▲ 102% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 635 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
635
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 102% 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
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 87% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
65.4%
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
$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 635 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.2%
African American 15.1%
White 6.0%
Asian 2.2%
Two or More 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.7, Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods 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 Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nathanael Greene Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods'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 other schools in Providence
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Asa Messer El. School
Standard public school
557 students 18:1 students per teacher
Anthony Carnevale Elementary
Standard public school
519 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Harry Kizirian Elementary
Standard public school
434 students 14:1 students per teacher
Pleasant View School
Standard public school
433 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Martin Luther King El. School
Standard public school
430 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Times2 Middle/High School
Standard public school
383 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~635 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods
How many students attend Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods?
Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods has 635 students enrolled. It is a public school in Providence, RI. CCD year-over-year: 519 (2022-23) → 607 (2023-24), up 88.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods?
The student-teacher ratio at Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods is 16.7:1, which is 21% higher than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 6% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods?
80.0% of students at Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods?
The largest demographic group at Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods is Hispanic or Latino at 73.2% of enrollment, in Providence, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods?
Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods 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 Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods rank among schools in Providence?
By Resource Investment Index, Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods ranks #9 of 10 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 schools in Providence on the city page.
What other schools are in Providence?
Besides Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods, 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.