- Enrollment
- 1,691
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Edward Martin Middle held near 604 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 49.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 440033000348 · East Providence, RI Middle · MID · TRAD
564 enr · 11.5:1 · 40.8% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: East Providence High (1,691 students)
Edward Martin Middle held near 604 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 49.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Edward Martin Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Providenc
East Providence High
1,691 students
- This school 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 Edward Martin Middle reports 564 students on the CCD universe file.
How Edward Martin Middle compares
Edward Martin Middle 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 | 11.5:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$19,096
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
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.
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
District finance for East Providence reports $19,096 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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 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 (~564 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 603 (2022-23) → 604 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.