- Enrollment
- 742
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · East Greenwich, RI
Frenchtown School
Federal NCES profile for Frenchtown School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 440030000088
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Frenchtown School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in East Greenwich · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.9:1
- students per teacher
- 4.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Frenchtown School has class sizes near the Rhode Island median. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Frenchtown School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in East Greenwich, RI.
School address
District: East Greenwich · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440030000088 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-6 students YoY
Frenchtown School held near 288 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.1 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-6 students YoY 440030000088 · East Greenwich, RI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
273 enr · 11.9:1 · 4.8% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: East Greenwich High (742 students)
Frenchtown School held near 288 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.1 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Frenchtown School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Greenwich
East Greenwich High
742 students
- Archie R. Cole
Archie R. Cole Ms
597 students
- James H. Eldre
James H. Eldredge School
307 students
- Meadowbrook Fa 281
Meadowbrook Farms School
281 students
- George Hanafor 276
George Hanaford School
276 students
- This school 273
Frenchtown School
273 students
What this shows Frenchtown School reports 273 students on the CCD universe file.
How Frenchtown School compares
Frenchtown School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 4.8% | ▼ 88% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 273 | top 69% | - | - |
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.
273
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% below the Rhode Island average of 39.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
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
13.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$18,615
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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.7%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
Two or More 8.8%
Asian 6.2%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 74.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.1, Frenchtown School is less mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
District finance for East Greenwich reports $18,615 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Frenchtown School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Greenwich High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Archie R. Cole Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James H. Eldredge School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meadowbrook Farms School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| George Hanaford School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Frenchtown School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in East Greenwich
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~273 students)
Frequently asked questions about Frenchtown School
How many students attend Frenchtown School?
Frenchtown School has 273 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in East Greenwich, RI. CCD year-over-year: 294 (2022-23) → 288 (2023-24), nearly flat (-6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Frenchtown School?
The student-teacher ratio at Frenchtown 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 Frenchtown School?
4.8% of students at Frenchtown School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Frenchtown School?
The largest demographic group at Frenchtown School is White at 74.7% of enrollment, in East Greenwich, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Frenchtown School?
Frenchtown School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Frenchtown School rank among elementary schools in East Greenwich?
By Resource Investment Index, Frenchtown School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in East Greenwich, 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 Greenwich on the city page.
What other schools are in East Greenwich?
Besides Frenchtown School, East Greenwich also operates East Greenwich High (742 students), Archie R. Cole Ms (597 students), and James H. Eldredge School (307 students). See the East Greenwich district page for the complete list.