- Enrollment
- 1,116
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Providence, RI
Gilbert Stuart Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Gilbert Stuart Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 440090000223
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gilbert Stuart Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median.
- #4 of 8
- middle schools in Providence · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 82.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Gilbert Stuart Middle School has class sizes near the Rhode Island median. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gilbert Stuart Middle School ranks #4 of 8 middle schools in Providence, RI.
School address
District: Providence · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440090000223 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-214 students YoY
Gilbert Stuart Middle School shrank from 683 students in 2022-23 to 469 in 2023-24 (-31.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 54.5 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-214 students YoY 440090000223 · Providence, RI Middle · MID · TRAD
683 enr · 12.6:1 · 82.7% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Classical High School (1,116 students)
Gilbert Stuart Middle School shrank from 683 students in 2022-23 to 469 in 2023-24 (-31.3%). Teacher FTE lost 54.5 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Gilbert Stuart Middle 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
Gilbert Stuart Middle School
683 students
What this shows Gilbert Stuart Middle School reports 683 students on the CCD universe file.
How Gilbert Stuart Middle School compares
Gilbert Stuart Middle 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.7% | ▲ 109% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 683 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
683
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 109% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 43% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
89.2%
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
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 273 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Providence reports $24,733 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Gilbert Stuart Middle 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 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nathanael Greene Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gilbert Stuart Middle 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 middle schools in Providence
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Governor Christopher Delsesto
Standard public school
818 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Nathanael Greene Middle
Standard public school
815 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Roger Williams Middle
Standard public school
786 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Nathan Bishop Middle
Standard public school
719 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Esek Hopkins Middle
Standard public school
398 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Paul Cuffee Middle School
Standard public school
189 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle 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 (~683 students)
Frequently asked questions about Gilbert Stuart Middle School
How many students attend Gilbert Stuart Middle School?
Gilbert Stuart Middle School has 683 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Providence, RI. CCD year-over-year: 683 (2022-23) → 469 (2023-24), down 214.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gilbert Stuart Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gilbert Stuart Middle School is 12.6:1, which is 9% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gilbert Stuart Middle School?
82.7% of students at Gilbert Stuart Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gilbert Stuart Middle School?
Gilbert Stuart Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Gilbert Stuart Middle School rank among middle schools in Providence?
By Resource Investment Index, Gilbert Stuart Middle School ranks #4 of 8 middle 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 middle schools in Providence on the city page.
What other schools are in Providence?
Besides Gilbert Stuart Middle 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.