- Enrollment
- 1,691
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Emma G. Whiteknact School shrank from 240 students in 2022-23 to 227 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE held 23.9 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-13 students YoY 440033000109 · East Providence, RI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
216 enr · 9.4:1 · 46.3% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: East Providence High (1,691 students)
Emma G. Whiteknact School shrank from 240 students in 2022-23 to 227 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE held 23.9 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Emma G. Whiteknact School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Providenc
East Providence High
1,691 students
- Edward Martin 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
- This school 216
Emma G. Whiteknact School
216 students
What this shows Emma G. Whiteknact School reports 216 students on the CCD universe file.
How Emma G. Whiteknact School compares
Emma G. Whiteknact 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 | 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 methodology
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
$19,096
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
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.
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
District finance for East Providence reports $19,096 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~216 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 240 (2022-23) → 227 (2023-24), down 13.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.