Enrollment
378
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · North Providence, RI
Dr. Edward Ricci School
Federal NCES profile for Dr. Edward Ricci School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 440078000178
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dr. Edward Ricci School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 72% of Rhode Island schools.
- #7 of 9
- public schools in North Providence · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Rhode Island
- 37.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Dr. Edward Ricci School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Edward Ricci School ranks #7 of 9 public schools in North Providence, RI.
School address
District: North Providence · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440078000178 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.8:1
vs 13.8:1 Rhode Island avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
37.2%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
-6% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Dr. Edward Ricci School compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
What stands out at Dr. Edward Ricci School
Dr. Edward Ricci School is a mid-sized middle school in North Providence, Rhode Island, enrolling 378 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Rhode Island schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 37.2% lands close to the Rhode Island typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 378 students, its enrollment sits close to the Rhode Island median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 308 scored Rhode Island schools.
Against 65 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #46.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and Hispanic or Latino (29%) (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 378 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among North Providence's middle schools, it stands alongside Birchwood Middle School (390 students): Dr. Edward Ricci School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (11.8:1 vs 12.6:1).
North Providence also operates North Providence High (1,085 students) and Birchwood Middle School (390 students) alongside Dr. Edward Ricci 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 Dr. Edward Ricci School compares
Dr. Edward Ricci 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 | 11.8:1 | ▼ 14% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.2% | ▼ 6% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 378 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
378
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
37.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the Rhode Island average of 39.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 28% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
43.9%
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
$17,717
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 378 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.3 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 47.6%
Hispanic or Latino 29.4%
African American 13.8%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 47.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, Dr. Edward Ricci School is more mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Providence, which includes Dr. Edward Ricci School.
$17,717
Per student
-13%
vs Rhode Island
Avg $20,315
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.0%
State 44.5%
Federal 10.5%
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 Dr. Edward Ricci School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Providence High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Birchwood Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stephen Olney School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James L. Mcguire School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greystone School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dr. Edward Ricci School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,085
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar middle schools in North Providence
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle 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 (~378 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Dr. Edward Ricci School
How many students attend Dr. Edward Ricci School?
Dr. Edward Ricci School has 378 students enrolled. It is a middle school in North Providence, RI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dr. Edward Ricci School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dr. Edward Ricci School is 11.8:1, which is 14% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 25% 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 Dr. Edward Ricci School?
37.2% of students at Dr. Edward Ricci School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dr. Edward Ricci School?
The largest demographic group at Dr. Edward Ricci School is White at 47.6% of enrollment, in North Providence, RI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dr. Edward Ricci School?
Dr. Edward Ricci School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Dr. Edward Ricci School rank among public schools in North Providence?
By Resource Investment Index, Dr. Edward Ricci School ranks #7 of 9 public schools in North Providence, RI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in North Providence on the city page.
Is Dr. Edward Ricci School a good school?
Dr. Edward Ricci School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 72% of Rhode Island schools. 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 North Providence?
Besides Dr. Edward Ricci School, North Providence also operates North Providence High (1,085 students), Birchwood Middle School (390 students), and Stephen Olney School (388 students). See the North Providence district page for the complete list.
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