Enrollment
1,691
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · East Providence, RI
East Providence High
Federal NCES profile for East Providence High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 440033000097
👥 S:T ratio 36
📚 AP courses 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Providence High earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Rhode Island schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Rhode Island.
- #7 of 8
- public schools in East Providence · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- large classes for Rhode Island
- 36.3%
- free-lunch eligible
East Providence High has class sizes larger than 83% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Providence High ranks #7 of 8 public schools in East Providence, RI.
School address
District: East Providence · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440033000097 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
105.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 13.8:1 Rhode Island avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.3%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Providence High compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Providence High
East Providence High is a large high school in East Providence, Rhode Island, enrolling 1,691 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Rhode Island schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 36.3% lands close to the Rhode Island typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Rhode Island, bigger than 99% of state schools at 1,691 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 308 scored Rhode Island schools.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%) (diversity index 61/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 12 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 282 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
East Providence also operates Edward Martin Middle (564 students) and Waddington School (554 students) alongside East Providence High.
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 East Providence High compares
East Providence High 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 17% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.3% | ▼ 8% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,691 | top 1% | - | - |
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.
1,691
Bigger than 97% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
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
43.5%
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
$19,156
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
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 282 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 202 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.2 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 58.4%
Hispanic or Latino 16.6%
African American 12.8%
Two or More 10.1%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 58.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.5, East Providence High is more mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Providence, which includes East Providence High.
$19,156
Per student
-6%
vs Rhode Island
Avg $20,315
+15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.0%
State 43.3%
Federal 8.7%
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 East Providence High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Martin Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waddington School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverside Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Myron J. Francis Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Kent Heights School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Providence High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar high 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 (~1,691 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about East Providence High
How many students attend East Providence High?
East Providence High has 1,691 students enrolled. It is a high school in East Providence, RI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Providence High?
The student-teacher ratio at East Providence High 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 East Providence High?
36.3% of students at East Providence High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Providence High?
The largest demographic group at East Providence High is White at 58.4% of enrollment, in East Providence, RI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Providence High?
East Providence High has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Providence High rank among public schools in East Providence?
By Resource Investment Index, East Providence High ranks #7 of 8 public schools in East 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 East Providence on the city page.
Is East Providence High a good school?
East Providence High earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Rhode Island schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Rhode Island. 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 East Providence?
Besides East Providence High, East Providence also operates Edward Martin Middle (564 students), Waddington School (554 students), and Riverside Middle School (549 students). See the East Providence district page for the complete list.
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