Enrollment
502
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 440090000222
George J. West El. School — Providence, RI
Federal NCES profile for George J. West El. School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 15/100.
👥 Class size 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 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 →
The verdict
George J. West El. School earns an F Resource Investment Index (15/100), with class sizes larger than 92% of Rhode Island schools.
- F
- Resource Index · 15/100
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Rhode Island
- 78.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 502
- students enrolled
School address
District: Providence · 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)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 13.4:1 Rhode Island avg
+28% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
George J. West El. School reports 502 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 35.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 28% 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 15.7:1, it is 10% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 78.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 97% above the Rhode Island average and 51% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 502 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 81.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Providence spends $25,933 per pupil district-wide, above the Rhode Island average of $22,892 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 25.2% from local sources (property taxes), 57.9% from the state, and 16.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (F), calculated from 4 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. West El. 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 28% | 13.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.2% | ▲ 97% | 39.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 502 | top 72% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Class size vs. every US school
Students per teacher (lower means more individual attention)
17 smaller classes than 29% of 92,598 US schools
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US schools. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
School size vs. every US school
Total enrollment — where this school sits by size (neither large nor small is 'better')
502 larger than 62% of 95,891 US schools
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US schools. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 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
78.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 97% 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
17.2:1
students per teacher
— 28% above state mean
Top 92% in Rhode Island — lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
81.7%
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
$25,933
per pupil, district-wide
— above Rhode Island avg of $22,892
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting 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
Enrollment 502 Top 72% in Rhode Island — larger than 28% of 309 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 35.0
Students per teacher 17.2:1 +28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 78.2% +97% vs state
NCES ID 440090000222
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 502:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 81.7%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 6
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Providence, which includes George J. West El. School.
$25,933
Per student
+13%
vs Rhode Island
Avg $22,892
+33%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,116
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,050
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Enrollment
- 997
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Enrollment
- 815
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
Similar elementary schools in Providence
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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Frank D. Spaziano Elem School
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588 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Achievement First Promesa
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548 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
West Broadway Middle School
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516 students 14.5:1 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 17.3:1 students per teacher
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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 a 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 17.2:1, which is 28% higher than the Rhode Island average of 13.4:1 and 10% higher 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%. The school serves a diverse student body 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 15/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.