- Enrollment
- 1,116
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-68 students YoY
George J. West El. School shrank from 601 students in 2022-23 to 533 in 2023-24 (-11.3%).
Teacher FTE added 35.3 → 42.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-68 students YoY 440090000222 · Providence, RI Elementary · MID · TRAD
502 enr · 14.3:1 · 78.2% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Classical High School (1,116 students)
George J. West El. School shrank from 601 students in 2022-23 to 533 in 2023-24 (-11.3%). Teacher FTE added 35.3 → 42.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
George J. West El. School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Classical High
Classical High School
1,116 students
- Central High S
Central High School
1,050 students
- Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant High
997 students
- Governor Chris
Governor Christopher Delsesto
818 students
- Nathanael Gree
Nathanael Greene Middle
815 students
- This school
George J. West El. School
502 students
What this shows George J. West El. School reports 502 students on the CCD universe file.
How George J. West El. School compares
George J. West El. School is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 14.3:1 | ▲ 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 methodology
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
$24,733
per pupil, district-wide
- above Rhode Island avg of $21,508
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.
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
District finance for Providence reports $24,733 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,050
- 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
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 (~502 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 601 (2022-23) → 533 (2023-24), down 68.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.