- Enrollment
- 340
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Providence, RI
Highlander Elementary Charter
Federal NCES profile for Highlander Elementary Charter, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 440003100524Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highlander Elementary Charter earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Rhode Island schools.
- #3 of 10
- schools in Providence · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.3:1
- small classes for Rhode Island
- 67.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Highlander Elementary Charter has class sizes smaller than 90% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highlander Elementary Charter ranks #3 of 10 schools in Providence, RI.
School address
District: Highlander · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440003100524 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Highlander Elementary Charter held near 271 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 26.9 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 440003100524 · Providence, RI Other · SMALL · CHARTER
269 enr · 10.3:1 · 67.3% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Highlander Secondary Charter S (340 students)
Highlander Elementary Charter held near 271 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 26.9 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
How Highlander Elementary Charter compares
Highlander Elementary Charter held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 10.3:1 | ▼ 25% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.3% | ▲ 70% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 269 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.3:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
269
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% above the Rhode Island average of 39.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.3:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 10% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
52.4%
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
$22,036
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 269 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.1%
African American 27.5%
White 17.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.6%
Asian 1.1%
Two or More 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.1, Highlander Elementary Charter is more mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
District finance for Highlander reports $22,036 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Highlander Elementary Charter Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highlander Secondary Charter S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Highlander Elementary Charter's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Providence
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557 students 18:1 students per teacher
Anthony Carnevale Elementary
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519 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Harry Kizirian Elementary
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434 students 14:1 students per teacher
Pleasant View School
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433 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Martin Luther King El. School
Standard public school
430 students 15.4:1 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 (~269 students)
Frequently asked questions about Highlander Elementary Charter
How many students attend Highlander Elementary Charter?
Highlander Elementary Charter has 269 students enrolled. It is a public school in Providence, RI. CCD year-over-year: 269 (2022-23) → 271 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highlander Elementary Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Highlander Elementary Charter is 10.3:1, which is 25% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 34% 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 Highlander Elementary Charter?
67.3% of students at Highlander Elementary Charter are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highlander Elementary Charter?
The largest demographic group at Highlander Elementary Charter is Hispanic or Latino at 49.1% of enrollment, in Providence, RI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highlander Elementary Charter?
Highlander Elementary Charter has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Highlander Elementary Charter rank among schools in Providence?
By Resource Investment Index, Highlander Elementary Charter ranks #3 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 Highlander?
Besides Highlander Elementary Charter, Highlander also operates Highlander Secondary Charter S (340 students). See the Highlander district page for the complete list.