Enrollment
564
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · East Providence, RI
Edward Martin Middle
Federal NCES profile for Edward Martin Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 440033000348
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edward Martin Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Rhode Island schools.
- #4 of 8
- public schools in East Providence · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.5:1
- small classes for Rhode Island
- 40.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Edward Martin Middle has class sizes smaller than 76% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edward Martin Middle ranks #4 of 8 public schools in East Providence, RI.
School address
District: East Providence · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440033000348 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
49.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.5:1
vs 13.8:1 Rhode Island avg
-17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.8%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Edward Martin Middle compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
What stands out at Edward Martin Middle
Edward Martin Middle is a mid-sized middle school in East Providence, Rhode Island, enrolling 564 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 11.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Rhode Island schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 40.8% lands close to the Rhode Island typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 564 puts it in the larger third of Rhode Island schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 308 scored Rhode Island schools.
Against 43 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #8.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 188 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 33.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 4 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
East Providence also operates East Providence High (1,691 students) and Waddington School (554 students) alongside Edward Martin Middle.
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 Edward Martin Middle compares
Edward Martin Middle 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 17% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.8% | ▲ 3% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 564 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.5:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
564
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
40.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% above the Rhode Island average of 39.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.5:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 24% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.3%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 188 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 76 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
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 54.1%
Hispanic or Latino 18.1%
African American 13.7%
Two or More 11.7%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 54.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.2, Edward Martin Middle is more mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Providence, which includes Edward Martin Middle.
$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 Edward Martin Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Providence High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waddington School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverside Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Myron J. Francis Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kent Heights School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edward Martin Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,691
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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 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 (~564 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Edward Martin Middle
How many students attend Edward Martin Middle?
Edward Martin Middle has 564 students enrolled. It is a middle school in East Providence, RI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edward Martin Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Edward Martin Middle is 11.5:1, which is 17% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 27% 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 Edward Martin Middle?
40.8% of students at Edward Martin Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Edward Martin Middle?
The largest demographic group at Edward Martin Middle is White at 54.1% of enrollment, in East Providence, RI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edward Martin Middle?
Edward Martin Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Edward Martin Middle rank among public schools in East Providence?
By Resource Investment Index, Edward Martin Middle ranks #4 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 Edward Martin Middle a good school?
Edward Martin Middle earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% 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 East Providence?
Besides Edward Martin Middle, East Providence also operates East Providence High (1,691 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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