- Enrollment
- 1,428
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cumberland, RI
Garvin Memorial
Federal NCES profile for Garvin Memorial, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 440027000081
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Garvin Memorial earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Rhode Island schools.
- #5 of 8
- elementary schools in Cumberland · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- large classes for Rhode Island
- 17.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Garvin Memorial has class sizes larger than 70% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Garvin Memorial ranks #5 of 8 elementary schools in Cumberland, RI.
School address
District: Cumberland · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440027000081 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Garvin Memorial held near 399 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.3 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 440027000081 · Cumberland, RI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
422 enr · 14.6:1 · 17.6% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Cumberland High School (1,428 students)
Garvin Memorial held near 399 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.3 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Garvin Memorial in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cumberland Hig
Cumberland High School
1,428 students
- North Cumberla
North Cumberland Middle
643 students
- Community Scho 545
Community School
545 students
- Joseph L. Mcco 482
Joseph L. Mccourt Ms
482 students
- Ashton School 429
Ashton School
429 students
- This school 422
Garvin Memorial
422 students
What this shows Garvin Memorial reports 422 students on the CCD universe file.
How Garvin Memorial compares
Garvin Memorial 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 6% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 17.6% | ▼ 56% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 422 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
422
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
17.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the Rhode Island average of 39.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 70% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.5%
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
$16,083
per pupil, district-wide
- below Rhode Island avg of $21,508
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 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 71.3%
Hispanic or Latino 15.9%
Asian 6.4%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 2.4%
Largest group: White at 71.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.0, Garvin Memorial is about as mixed as the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
District finance for Cumberland reports $16,083 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Garvin Memorial Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cumberland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Cumberland Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Community School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joseph L. Mccourt Ms | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ashton School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Garvin Memorial's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 643
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 429
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Cumberland
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Community School
Standard public school
545 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Ashton School
Standard public school
429 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2
Standard public school
426 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
Blackstone Valley Prep
Standard public school
422 students 10.6:1 students per teacher
John J. Mclaughlin Cumberland
Standard public school
413 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
B.F. Norton Elementary School
Standard public school
374 students 15:1 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 (~422 students)
Frequently asked questions about Garvin Memorial
How many students attend Garvin Memorial?
Garvin Memorial has 422 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cumberland, RI. CCD year-over-year: 410 (2022-23) → 399 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garvin Memorial?
The student-teacher ratio at Garvin Memorial is 14.6:1, which is 6% higher than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Garvin Memorial?
17.6% of students at Garvin Memorial are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Garvin Memorial?
The largest demographic group at Garvin Memorial is White at 71.3% of enrollment, in Cumberland, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Garvin Memorial?
Garvin Memorial has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Garvin Memorial rank among elementary schools in Cumberland?
By Resource Investment Index, Garvin Memorial ranks #5 of 8 elementary schools in Cumberland, 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 Cumberland on the city page.
What other schools are in Cumberland?
Besides Garvin Memorial, Cumberland also operates Cumberland High School (1,428 students), North Cumberland Middle (643 students), and Community School (545 students). See the Cumberland district page for the complete list.