- Enrollment
- 1,116
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Esek Hopkins Middle shrank from 435 students in 2022-23 to 393 in 2023-24 (-9.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-42 students YoY 440090000401 · Providence, RI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
398 enr · 12.1:1 · 83.2% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Classical High School (1,116 students)
Esek Hopkins Middle shrank from 435 students in 2022-23 to 393 in 2023-24 (-9.7%). Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Esek Hopkins Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Classical High
Classical High School
1,116 students
- Central High S
Central High School
1,050 students
- Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant High
997 students
- Governor Chris
Governor Christopher Delsesto
818 students
- Nathanael Gree
Nathanael Greene Middle
815 students
- This school 398
Esek Hopkins Middle
398 students
What this shows Esek Hopkins Middle reports 398 students on the CCD universe file.
How Esek Hopkins Middle compares
Esek Hopkins Middle 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 | 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 methodology
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
$24,733
per pupil, district-wide
- above Rhode Island avg of $21,508
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.
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
District finance for Providence reports $24,733 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,050
- 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~398 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 435 (2022-23) → 393 (2023-24), down 42.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.