Enrollment
100
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · East Providence, RI
Edward R. Martin Middle Annex
Federal NCES profile for Edward R. Martin Middle Annex, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 440033000506
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Edward R. Martin Middle Annex earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Rhode Island schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Rhode Island.
- #8 of 8
- public schools in East Providence · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20:1
- large classes for Rhode Island
- 30.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Edward R. Martin Middle Annex has class sizes larger than 95% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Edward R. Martin Middle Annex ranks #8 of 8 public schools in East Providence, RI.
School address
District: East Providence · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440033000506 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20:1
vs 13.8:1 Rhode Island avg
+45% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.0%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Edward R. Martin Middle Annex compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
What stands out at Edward R. Martin Middle Annex
Edward R. Martin Middle Annex is a small combined-grade school in East Providence, Rhode Island, enrolling 100 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20:1 is larger than about 95% of Rhode Island schools and 45% above the 13.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 30.0% lands close to the Rhode Island typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 97% of Rhode Island schools, with 100 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 96% of the 308 Rhode Island schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
East Providence also operates East Providence High (1,691 students) and Edward Martin Middle (564 students) alongside Edward R. Martin Middle Annex.
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 R. Martin Middle Annex compares
Edward R. Martin Middle Annex 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 | 20:1 | ▲ 45% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.0% | ▼ 24% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 100 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
100
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
20:1
students per teacher
- 45% above state mean
Top 95% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
44.0%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Providence, which includes Edward R. Martin Middle Annex.
$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 R. Martin Middle Annex Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Providence High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edward Martin Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waddington School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverside Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Myron J. Francis Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Edward R. Martin Middle Annex'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
- 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
Similar other 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 (~100 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Edward R. Martin Middle Annex
How many students attend Edward R. Martin Middle Annex?
Edward R. Martin Middle Annex has 100 students enrolled. It is a public school in East Providence, RI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edward R. Martin Middle Annex?
The student-teacher ratio at Edward R. Martin Middle Annex is 20:1, which is 45% higher than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Edward R. Martin Middle Annex?
30.0% of students at Edward R. Martin Middle Annex are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Edward R. Martin Middle Annex?
Edward R. Martin Middle Annex has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Edward R. Martin Middle Annex rank among public schools in East Providence?
By Resource Investment Index, Edward R. Martin Middle Annex ranks #8 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 R. Martin Middle Annex a good school?
Edward R. Martin Middle Annex earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Rhode Island schools. It is also one of the smallest 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 Edward R. Martin Middle Annex, East Providence also operates East Providence High (1,691 students), Edward Martin Middle (564 students), and Waddington School (554 students). See the East Providence district page for the complete list.
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