Enrollment
216
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · East Providence, RI
Emma G. Whiteknact School
Federal NCES profile for Emma G. Whiteknact School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 440033000109
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Emma G. Whiteknact School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Rhode Island schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Rhode Island schools.
- #4 of 5
- elementary schools in East Providence · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.4:1
- small classes for Rhode Island
- 46.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Emma G. Whiteknact School has class sizes smaller than 95% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Emma G. Whiteknact School ranks #4 of 5 elementary schools in East Providence, RI.
School address
District: East Providence · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440033000109 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.4:1
vs 13.8:1 Rhode Island avg
-32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.3%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Emma G. Whiteknact School compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
What stands out at Emma G. Whiteknact School
Emma G. Whiteknact School is a small elementary school in East Providence, Rhode Island, enrolling 216 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.4:1, Emma G. Whiteknact School is leaner than roughly 95% of Rhode Island schools and 32% under the state's 13.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 46.3% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 216 puts it in the smaller third of Rhode Island schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 308 scored Rhode Island schools.
Against 26 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #7.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among East Providence's elementary schools, it stands alongside Kent Heights School (251 students): Emma G. Whiteknact School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (9.4:1 vs 12.6:1).
East Providence also operates East Providence High (1,691 students) and Edward Martin Middle (564 students) alongside Emma G. Whiteknact School.
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 Emma G. Whiteknact School compares
Emma G. Whiteknact School 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 | 9.4:1 | ▼ 32% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.3% | ▲ 17% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 216 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.4:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
216
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
9.4:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 5% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.2%
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 + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 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.
Student demographics
White 44.4%
Hispanic or Latino 27.8%
African American 16.7%
Two or More 9.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 44.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.8, Emma G. Whiteknact School 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 Emma G. Whiteknact School.
$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 Emma G. Whiteknact School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Providence High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edward Martin Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Waddington School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverside Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Myron J. Francis Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Emma G. Whiteknact School'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 elementary schools in East Providence
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Kent Heights School
Standard public school
251 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Orlo Avenue School
Standard public school
245 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Agnes B. Hennessey School
Standard public school
242 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Silver Spring School
Standard public school
223 students 10.6:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~216 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Emma G. Whiteknact School
How many students attend Emma G. Whiteknact School?
Emma G. Whiteknact School has 216 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in East Providence, RI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emma G. Whiteknact School?
The student-teacher ratio at Emma G. Whiteknact School is 9.4:1, which is 32% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 40% 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 Emma G. Whiteknact School?
46.3% of students at Emma G. Whiteknact School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Emma G. Whiteknact School?
The largest demographic group at Emma G. Whiteknact School is White at 44.4% of enrollment, in East Providence, RI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Emma G. Whiteknact School?
Emma G. Whiteknact School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Emma G. Whiteknact School rank among elementary schools in East Providence?
By Resource Investment Index, Emma G. Whiteknact School ranks #4 of 5 elementary 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 elementary schools in East Providence on the city page.
Is Emma G. Whiteknact School a good school?
Emma G. Whiteknact School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Rhode Island schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Emma G. Whiteknact School, 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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