Enrollment
398
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Providence, RI
Esek Hopkins Middle
Federal NCES profile for Esek Hopkins Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 440090000401
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 78
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Esek Hopkins Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median.
- #1 of 8
- middle schools in Providence · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 83.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Esek Hopkins Middle has class sizes near the Rhode Island median. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Esek Hopkins Middle ranks #1 of 8 middle schools in Providence, RI.
School address
District: Providence · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440090000401 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 13.8:1 Rhode Island avg
-12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
83.2%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
+110% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Esek Hopkins Middle compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
What stands out at Esek Hopkins Middle
Esek Hopkins Middle is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Providence, Rhode Island, enrolling 398 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Rhode Island schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 83.2% of students qualify for free meals, 110% above the Rhode Island average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 398 students, its enrollment sits close to the Rhode Island median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 308 scored Rhode Island schools.
Among 33 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Rhode Island schools statewide, it ranks #3, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (67%) and African American (18%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 111 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 79.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 16.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 136 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 398 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Providence's middle schools, it stands alongside Governor Christopher Delsesto (818 students): Esek Hopkins Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.1:1 vs 18.6:1).
Providence also operates Classical High School (1,116 students) and Central High School (1,050 students) alongside Esek Hopkins Middle.
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 Esek Hopkins Middle compares
Esek Hopkins Middle 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 83.2% | ▲ 110% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 398 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
398
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
83.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 110% above the Rhode Island average of 39.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 34% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
79.4%
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
$22,536
per pupil, district-wide
- above Rhode Island avg of $20,315
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.6 FTE
Per 111 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 96 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 34.2 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
Hispanic or Latino 66.8%
African American 17.8%
Two or More 5.3%
White 4.8%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.6, Esek Hopkins Middle is more mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Providence, which includes Esek Hopkins Middle.
$22,536
Per student
+11%
vs Rhode Island
Avg $20,315
+36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.2%
State 57.9%
Federal 16.8%
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 Esek Hopkins Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mount Pleasant High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Governor Christopher Delsesto | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nathanael Greene Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Esek Hopkins Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,116
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,050
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 997
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 815
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar middle schools in Providence
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Governor Christopher Delsesto
Standard public school
818 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Nathanael Greene Middle
Standard public school
815 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Roger Williams Middle
Standard public school
786 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Nathan Bishop Middle
Standard public school
719 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Gilbert Stuart Middle School
Standard public school
683 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Paul Cuffee Middle School
Standard public school
189 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Similar middle 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 (~398 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Esek Hopkins Middle
How many students attend Esek Hopkins Middle?
Esek Hopkins Middle has 398 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Providence, RI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Esek Hopkins Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Esek Hopkins Middle is 12.1:1, which is 12% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 23% 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 Esek Hopkins Middle?
83.2% of students at Esek Hopkins Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Esek Hopkins Middle?
The largest demographic group at Esek Hopkins Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 66.8% of enrollment, in Providence, RI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Esek Hopkins Middle?
Esek Hopkins Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Esek Hopkins Middle rank among middle schools in Providence?
By Resource Investment Index, Esek Hopkins Middle ranks #1 of 8 middle schools in Providence, RI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Providence on the city page.
Is Esek Hopkins Middle a good school?
Esek Hopkins Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median. 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 Providence?
Besides Esek Hopkins Middle, Providence also operates Classical High School (1,116 students), Central High School (1,050 students), and Mount Pleasant High (997 students). See the Providence district page for the complete list.
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