Enrollment
502
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Providence, RI
George J. West El. School
Federal NCES profile for George J. West El. School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 440090000222
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
George J. West El. School earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median.
- #19 of 26
- elementary schools in Providence · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 78.2%
- free-lunch eligible
George J. West El. School has class sizes near the Rhode Island median. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, George J. West El. School ranks #19 of 26 elementary schools in Providence, RI.
School address
District: Providence · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440090000222 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 13.8:1 Rhode Island avg
+4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.2%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
+97% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How George J. West El. School compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
What stands out at George J. West El. School
George J. West El. School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Providence, Rhode Island, enrolling 502 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Rhode Island schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 78.2% of students qualify for free meals, 97% above the Rhode Island average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 502 puts it in the larger third of Rhode Island schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 308 Rhode Island schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 42 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Rhode Island schools statewide, it ranks #32, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (69%) and African American (16%) (diversity index 49/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 502 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 81.7% 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.
Among Providence's elementary schools, it stands alongside Alfred Lima Sr. El School (662 students): George J. West El. School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.3:1 vs 16.1:1).
Providence also operates Classical High School (1,116 students) and Central High School (1,050 students) alongside George J. West El. School.
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 George J. West El. School compares
George J. West El. School 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.2% | ▲ 97% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 502 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
502
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
78.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 97% 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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 67% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
81.7%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 502 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 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 68.7%
African American 15.7%
White 7.0%
Two or More 6.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.4, George J. West El. School is more mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Providence, which includes George J. West El. School.
$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 George J. West El. School 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to George J. West El. School'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 elementary schools in Providence
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Alfred Lima Sr. El School
Standard public school
662 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Frank D. Spaziano Elem School
Standard public school
588 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Achievement First Promesa
Standard public school
548 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
West Broadway Middle School
Standard public school
516 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Carl G. Lauro El. School
Standard public school
475 students 11:1 students per teacher
Achievement First Providence
Standard public school
460 students 17:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~502 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about George J. West El. School
How many students attend George J. West El. School?
George J. West El. School has 502 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Providence, RI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at George J. West El. School?
The student-teacher ratio at George J. West El. School is 14.3:1, which is 4% higher than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at George J. West El. School?
78.2% of students at George J. West El. 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. West El. School?
The largest demographic group at George J. West El. School is Hispanic or Latino at 68.7% of enrollment, in Providence, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for George J. West El. School?
George J. West El. School has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower 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 George J. West El. School rank among elementary schools in Providence?
By Resource Investment Index, George J. West El. School ranks #19 of 26 elementary 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 elementary schools in Providence on the city page.
Is George J. West El. School a good school?
George J. West El. School earns 18/100 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 George J. West El. School, 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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