- Enrollment
- 995
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pawtucket, RI
Elizabeth Baldwin School
Federal NCES profile for Elizabeth Baldwin School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 440084000191
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elizabeth Baldwin School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median.
- #5 of 7
- elementary schools in Pawtucket · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 54.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Elizabeth Baldwin School has class sizes near the Rhode Island median. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Elizabeth Baldwin School ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Pawtucket, RI.
School address
District: Pawtucket · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440084000191 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-57 students YoY
Elizabeth Baldwin School shrank from 357 students in 2022-23 to 300 in 2023-24 (-16.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.5 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-57 students YoY 440084000191 · Pawtucket, RI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
320 enr · 11.9:1 · 54.9% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: William E. Tolman High (995 students)
Elizabeth Baldwin School shrank from 357 students in 2022-23 to 300 in 2023-24 (-16.0%). Teacher FTE lost 27.5 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Elizabeth Baldwin School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- William E. Tol
William E. Tolman High
995 students
- Charles E. She
Charles E. Shea High School
770 students
- Joseph Jenks M
Joseph Jenks Middle School
697 students
- Lyman B. Goff
Lyman B. Goff Middle School
637 students
- Samuel Slater
Samuel Slater Middle School
590 students
- This school 320
Elizabeth Baldwin School
320 students
What this shows Elizabeth Baldwin School reports 320 students on the CCD universe file.
How Elizabeth Baldwin School compares
Elizabeth Baldwin School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 11.9:1 | ▼ 14% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.9% | ▲ 39% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 320 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.9:1
Leaner classes than 76% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
320
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
11.9:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 31% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
80.6%
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
$19,041
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 45.1%
Hispanic or Latino 37.1%
White 11.6%
Two or More 2.9%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 45.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.4, Elizabeth Baldwin School is more mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
District finance for Pawtucket reports $19,041 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Elizabeth Baldwin School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William E. Tolman High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles E. Shea High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joseph Jenks Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lyman B. Goff Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Samuel Slater Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Elizabeth Baldwin School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 697
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 637
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 590
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Pawtucket
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Potter-Burns School
Standard public school
430 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
International Charter School
Standard public school
377 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Cunningham School
Standard public school
355 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Curvin-Mccabe School
Standard public school
353 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Agnes E. Little School
Standard public school
320 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Francis J. Varieur School
Standard public school
270 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~320 students)
Frequently asked questions about Elizabeth Baldwin School
How many students attend Elizabeth Baldwin School?
Elizabeth Baldwin School has 320 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pawtucket, RI. CCD year-over-year: 357 (2022-23) → 300 (2023-24), down 57.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elizabeth Baldwin School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elizabeth Baldwin School is 11.9:1, which is 14% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 24% 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 Elizabeth Baldwin School?
54.9% of students at Elizabeth Baldwin School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elizabeth Baldwin School?
The largest demographic group at Elizabeth Baldwin School is African American at 45.1% of enrollment, in Pawtucket, RI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elizabeth Baldwin School?
Elizabeth Baldwin School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Elizabeth Baldwin School rank among elementary schools in Pawtucket?
By Resource Investment Index, Elizabeth Baldwin School ranks #5 of 7 elementary schools in Pawtucket, RI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Pawtucket on the city page.
What other schools are in Pawtucket?
Besides Elizabeth Baldwin School, Pawtucket also operates William E. Tolman High (995 students), Charles E. Shea High School (770 students), and Joseph Jenks Middle School (697 students). See the Pawtucket district page for the complete list.