Enrollment
303
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · North Providence, RI
Greystone School
Federal NCES profile for Greystone School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 440078000176
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Greystone School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Rhode Island schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Rhode Island schools.
- #1 of 9
- public schools in North Providence · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Rhode Island
- 28.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Greystone School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Greystone School ranks #1 of 9 public schools in North Providence, RI.
School address
District: North Providence · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440078000176 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.8:1
vs 13.8:1 Rhode Island avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.0%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Greystone School compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
What stands out at Greystone School
Greystone School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in North Providence, Rhode Island, enrolling 303 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Rhode Island schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 28.0% lands close to the Rhode Island typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 303 students, its enrollment sits close to the Rhode Island median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 308 scored Rhode Island schools.
Against 79 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #38.
Its student body is led by White (42%) and Hispanic or Latino (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 70/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among North Providence's public schools, it stands alongside Centredale School (221 students): Greystone School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (10.8:1 vs 9.6:1).
North Providence also operates North Providence High (1,085 students) and Birchwood Middle School (390 students) alongside Greystone 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 Greystone School compares
Greystone 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 22% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.0% | ▼ 29% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 303 | top 64% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
303
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
28.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the Rhode Island average of 39.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 17% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.7%
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
$17,717
per pupil, district-wide
- below Rhode Island avg of $20,315
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 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
White 42.2%
Hispanic or Latino 30.7%
African American 13.5%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 6.3%
Largest group: White at 42.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.0, Greystone School is more mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Providence, which includes Greystone School.
$17,717
Per student
-13%
vs Rhode Island
Avg $20,315
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.0%
State 44.5%
Federal 10.5%
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 Greystone School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Providence High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Birchwood Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stephen Olney School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James L. Mcguire School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr. Edward Ricci School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Greystone School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,085
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools in North Providence
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~303 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Greystone School
How many students attend Greystone School?
Greystone School has 303 students enrolled. It is a public school in North Providence, RI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greystone School?
The student-teacher ratio at Greystone School is 10.8:1, which is 22% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 31% 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 Greystone School?
28.0% of students at Greystone School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Greystone School?
The largest demographic group at Greystone School is White at 42.2% of enrollment, in North Providence, RI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Greystone School?
Greystone School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Greystone School rank among public schools in North Providence?
By Resource Investment Index, Greystone School ranks #1 of 9 public schools in North Providence, RI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in North Providence on the city page.
Is Greystone School a good school?
Greystone School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Rhode Island schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Rhode Island schools. 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 North Providence?
Besides Greystone School, North Providence also operates North Providence High (1,085 students), Birchwood Middle School (390 students), and Stephen Olney School (388 students). See the North Providence district page for the complete list.
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