Enrollment
244
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 440024000351
George J. Peters School — Cranston, RI
Federal NCES profile for George J. Peters School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 24/100.
👥 Class size 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Cranston · Rhode Island
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 13.4:1 Rhode Island avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
40.7%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
+3% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How George J. Peters School compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
George J. Peters School reports 244 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 19.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 7% above the Rhode Island state mean of 13.4:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 9% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 40.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 3% above the Rhode Island average and 21% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 41.4% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Cranston spends $19,886 per pupil district-wide, below the Rhode Island average of $22,892 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 48.9% from local sources (property taxes), 40.3% from the state, and 10.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How George J. Peters School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Rhode Island state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Rhode Island | Rhode Island avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.7% | ▲ 3% | 39.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 244 | top 21% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
40.7%
free-lunch eligible
— 3% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
— 7% above state mean
Top 72% in Rhode Island — lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
41.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,886
per pupil, district-wide
— below Rhode Island avg of $22,892
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
5
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 244 Top 21% in Rhode Island — larger than 79% of 309 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 19.0
Students per teacher 14.4:1 +7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 40.7% +3% vs state
NCES ID 440024000351
Student demographics
White 42.8%
Hispanic or Latino 38.7%
Two or More 9.1%
Asian 4.9%
African American 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 42.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 41.4%
In-school suspensions 5
Out-of-school suspensions 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cranston, which includes George J. Peters School.
$19,886
Per student
-13%
vs Rhode Island
Avg $22,892
+2%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 48.9%
State 40.3%
Federal 10.8%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,653
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,525
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
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Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about George J. Peters School
How many students attend George J. Peters School?
George J. Peters School has 244 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Cranston, RI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George J. Peters School?
The student-teacher ratio at George J. Peters School is 14.4:1, which is 7% higher than the Rhode Island average of 13.4:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at George J. Peters School?
40.7% of students at George J. Peters School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of George J. Peters School?
The largest demographic group at George J. Peters School is White at 42.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in Cranston, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George J. Peters School?
George J. Peters School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.