- Enrollment
- 742
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
James H. Eldredge School held near 279 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.6 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 440030000089 · East Greenwich, RI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
307 enr · 16.2:1 · 5.2% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: East Greenwich High (742 students)
James H. Eldredge School held near 279 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.6 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
James H. Eldredge School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Greenwich
East Greenwich High
742 students
- Archie R. Cole
Archie R. Cole Ms
597 students
- This school
James H. Eldredge School
307 students
- Meadowbrook Fa 281
Meadowbrook Farms School
281 students
- George Hanafor 276
George Hanaford School
276 students
- Frenchtown Sch 273
Frenchtown School
273 students
What this shows James H. Eldredge School reports 307 students on the CCD universe file.
How James H. Eldredge School compares
James H. Eldredge School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$18,615
per pupil, district-wide
- below Rhode Island avg of $21,508
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.
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
District finance for East Greenwich reports $18,615 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~307 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 287 (2022-23) → 279 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.