Enrollment
307
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · East Greenwich, RI
James H. Eldredge School
Federal NCES profile for James H. Eldredge School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 440030000089
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James H. Eldredge School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Rhode Island schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in East Greenwich · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Rhode Island
- 5.2%
- free-lunch eligible
James H. Eldredge School has class sizes larger than 85% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James H. Eldredge School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in East Greenwich, RI.
School address
District: East Greenwich · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440030000089 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 13.8:1 Rhode Island avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
5.2%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
-87% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How James H. Eldredge School compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
What stands out at James H. Eldredge School
James H. Eldredge School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, enrolling 307 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Rhode Island schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 5.2% free-meal eligibility runs 87% below the Rhode Island average.
With 307 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 49 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #35.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Hispanic or Latino (9%) (diversity index 35/100).
17.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among East Greenwich's elementary schools, it stands alongside George Hanaford School (276 students): James H. Eldredge School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.2:1 vs 13.8:1).
East Greenwich also operates East Greenwich High (742 students) and Archie R. Cole Ms (597 students) alongside James H. Eldredge 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 James H. Eldredge School compares
James H. Eldredge 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 | 16.2:1 | ▲ 17% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.2% | ▼ 87% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 307 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
307
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
5.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 87% below the Rhode Island average of 39.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 17% above state mean
Top 85% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$17,766
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
4
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 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 79.5%
Hispanic or Latino 8.8%
Asian 6.5%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 0.7%
Largest group: White at 79.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.4, James H. Eldredge School is less mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Greenwich, which includes James H. Eldredge School.
$17,766
Per student
-13%
vs Rhode Island
Avg $20,315
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 77.9%
State 16.6%
Federal 5.6%
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 James H. Eldredge School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Greenwich High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Archie R. Cole Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Meadowbrook Farms School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| George Hanaford School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frenchtown School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James H. Eldredge School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 742
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 597
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 273
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar elementary schools in East Greenwich
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~307 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about James H. Eldredge School
How many students attend James H. Eldredge School?
James H. Eldredge School has 307 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in East Greenwich, RI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James H. Eldredge School?
The student-teacher ratio at James H. Eldredge School is 16.2:1, which is 17% higher than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at James H. Eldredge School?
5.2% of students at James H. Eldredge School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James H. Eldredge School?
The largest demographic group at James H. Eldredge School is White at 79.5% of enrollment, in East Greenwich, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James H. Eldredge School?
James H. Eldredge School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 James H. Eldredge School rank among elementary schools in East Greenwich?
By Resource Investment Index, James H. Eldredge School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in East Greenwich, RI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in East Greenwich on the city page.
Is James H. Eldredge School a good school?
James H. Eldredge School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of 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 East Greenwich?
Besides James H. Eldredge School, East Greenwich also operates East Greenwich High (742 students), Archie R. Cole Ms (597 students), and Meadowbrook Farms School (281 students). See the East Greenwich district page for the complete list.
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