- Enrollment
- 1,116
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Providence, RI
Governor Christopher Delsesto
Federal NCES profile for Governor Christopher Delsesto, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 440090000175
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Governor Christopher Delsesto earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Rhode Island schools.
- #6 of 8
- middle schools in Providence · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.6:1
- large classes for Rhode Island
- 82.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Governor Christopher Delsesto has class sizes larger than 94% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Governor Christopher Delsesto ranks #6 of 8 middle schools in Providence, RI.
School address
District: Providence · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440090000175 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-84 students YoY
Governor Christopher Delsesto shrank from 731 students in 2022-23 to 647 in 2023-24 (-11.5%).
Teacher FTE added 44.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-84 students YoY 440090000175 · Providence, RI Middle · MID · TRAD
818 enr · 18.6:1 · 82.6% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Classical High School (1,116 students)
Governor Christopher Delsesto shrank from 731 students in 2022-23 to 647 in 2023-24 (-11.5%). Teacher FTE added 44.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Governor Christopher Delsesto 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
- This school
Governor Christopher Delsesto
818 students
- Nathanael Gree
Nathanael Greene Middle
815 students
- Roger Williams
Roger Williams Middle
786 students
What this shows Governor Christopher Delsesto reports 818 students on the CCD universe file.
How Governor Christopher Delsesto compares
Governor Christopher Delsesto 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 | 18.6:1 | ▲ 35% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.6% | ▲ 109% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 818 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.6:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
818
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.6%
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
18.6:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 94% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
61.7%
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 205 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 111 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.7%
African American 11.2%
White 6.3%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.7, Governor Christopher Delsesto is less 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 Governor Christopher Delsesto Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mount Pleasant High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nathanael Greene Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Roger Williams Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Governor Christopher Delsesto'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
- 815
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 786
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar middle schools in Providence
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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
Gilbert Stuart Middle School
Standard public school
683 students 12.6:1 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 (~818 students)
Frequently asked questions about Governor Christopher Delsesto
How many students attend Governor Christopher Delsesto?
Governor Christopher Delsesto has 818 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Providence, RI. CCD year-over-year: 731 (2022-23) → 647 (2023-24), down 84.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Governor Christopher Delsesto?
The student-teacher ratio at Governor Christopher Delsesto is 18.6:1, which is 35% higher than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Governor Christopher Delsesto?
82.6% of students at Governor Christopher Delsesto are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Governor Christopher Delsesto?
The largest demographic group at Governor Christopher Delsesto is Hispanic or Latino at 73.7% of enrollment, in Providence, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Governor Christopher Delsesto?
Governor Christopher Delsesto has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Governor Christopher Delsesto rank among middle schools in Providence?
By Resource Investment Index, Governor Christopher Delsesto ranks #6 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 Governor Christopher Delsesto, 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.