- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 440033000097
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 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 27/100 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
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
East Providence High held near 1,697 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+38 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 105.1 → 106.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+38 students YoY 440033000097 · East Providence, RI High · MID · TRAD
1,691 enr · 16.1:1 · 36.3% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Edward Martin Middle (564 students)
East Providence High held near 1,697 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+38 headcount). Teacher FTE added 105.1 → 106.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
East Providence High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
East Providence High
1,691 students
- Edward Martin 564
Edward Martin Middle
564 students
- Waddington Sch 554
Waddington School
554 students
- Riverside Midd 549
Riverside Middle School
549 students
- Myron J. Franc 391
Myron J. Francis Elementary
391 students
- Kent Heights S 251
Kent Heights School
251 students
What this shows East Providence High reports 1,691 students on the CCD universe file.
How East Providence High compares
East Providence High 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 | 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 methodology
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
$19,096
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
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.
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
District finance for East Providence reports $19,096 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide high 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 (~1,691 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.1:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,659 (2022-23) → 1,697 (2023-24), nearly flat (+38).
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 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 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.
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.