- Enrollment
- 1,085
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Dr. Edward Ricci School held near 417 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 32.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 440078000178 · North Providence, RI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
378 enr · 11.8:1 · 37.2% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: North Providence High (1,085 students)
Dr. Edward Ricci School held near 417 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE held 32.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Dr. Edward Ricci School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Providen
North Providence High
1,085 students
- Birchwood Midd 390
Birchwood Middle School
390 students
- Stephen Olney 388
Stephen Olney School
388 students
- James L. Mcgui 384
James L. Mcguire School
384 students
- This school 378
Dr. Edward Ricci School
378 students
- Greystone Scho 303
Greystone School
303 students
What this shows Dr. Edward Ricci School reports 378 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dr. Edward Ricci School compares
Dr. Edward Ricci School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$18,638
per pupil, district-wide
- below Rhode Island avg of $21,508
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.
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
District finance for North Providence reports $18,638 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide middle 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 (~378 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 417 (2022-23) → 417 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.