- Enrollment
- 1,116
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Providence, RI
Harry Kizirian Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Harry Kizirian Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 440090000216
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harry Kizirian Elementary earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median.
- #5 of 10
- schools in Providence · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 78.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Harry Kizirian Elementary has class sizes near the Rhode Island median. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harry Kizirian Elementary ranks #5 of 10 schools in Providence, RI.
School address
District: Providence · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440090000216 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
Harry Kizirian Elementary shrank from 539 students in 2022-23 to 500 in 2023-24 (-7.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.5 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-39 students YoY 440090000216 · Providence, RI Other · SMALL · TRAD
434 enr · 14:1 · 78.7% lunch · RII 25
Nearest enrollment peer: Classical High School (1,116 students)
Harry Kizirian Elementary shrank from 539 students in 2022-23 to 500 in 2023-24 (-7.2%). Teacher FTE lost 31.5 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Harry Kizirian Elementary 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 434
Harry Kizirian Elementary
434 students
What this shows Harry Kizirian Elementary reports 434 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harry Kizirian Elementary compares
Harry Kizirian Elementary 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 | 14:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.7% | ▲ 99% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 434 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
434
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 99% 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
14:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 64% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
93.5%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.1%
African American 20.0%
White 8.8%
Two or More 7.8%
Asian 4.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.8, Harry Kizirian Elementary 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 Harry Kizirian Elementary 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 | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harry Kizirian Elementary'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 other schools in Providence
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Asa Messer El. School
Standard public school
557 students 18:1 students per teacher
Anthony Carnevale Elementary
Standard public school
519 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Pleasant View School
Standard public school
433 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Martin Luther King El. School
Standard public school
430 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Times2 Middle/High School
Standard public school
383 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~434 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harry Kizirian Elementary
How many students attend Harry Kizirian Elementary?
Harry Kizirian Elementary has 434 students enrolled. It is a public school in Providence, RI. CCD year-over-year: 539 (2022-23) → 500 (2023-24), down 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harry Kizirian Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Harry Kizirian Elementary is 14:1, which is 1% higher than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harry Kizirian Elementary?
78.7% of students at Harry Kizirian Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harry Kizirian Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Harry Kizirian Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 57.1% of enrollment, in Providence, RI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harry Kizirian Elementary?
Harry Kizirian Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Harry Kizirian Elementary rank among schools in Providence?
By Resource Investment Index, Harry Kizirian Elementary ranks #5 of 10 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 schools in Providence on the city page.
What other schools are in Providence?
Besides Harry Kizirian Elementary, 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.