Enrollment
210
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Riverside, RI
James R. D. Oldham School
Federal NCES profile for James R. D. Oldham School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 440033000532
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James R. D. Oldham School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Rhode Island schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Riverside · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.2:1
- large classes for Rhode Island
- 23.9%
- free-lunch eligible
James R. D. Oldham 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 R. D. Oldham School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Riverside, RI.
School address
District: East Providence · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440033000532 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 13.8:1 Rhode Island avg
+17% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.9%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How James R. D. Oldham School compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
What stands out at James R. D. Oldham School
James R. D. Oldham School is a small combined-grade school in Riverside, Rhode Island, enrolling 210 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.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 23.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 210 puts it in the smaller third of Rhode Island schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 308 scored Rhode Island schools.
Among 50 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Rhode Island schools statewide, it ranks #42, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (64%) and African American (14%) (diversity index 56/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
East Providence also operates East Providence High (1,691 students) and Edward Martin Middle (564 students) alongside James R. D. Oldham 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 R. D. Oldham School compares
James R. D. Oldham 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 | 23.9% | ▼ 40% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 210 | top 88% | - | - |
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.
210
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% 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
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
36.2%
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
$19,156
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 63.8%
African American 13.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: White at 63.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.7, James R. D. Oldham School is more mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Providence, which includes James R. D. Oldham School.
$19,156
Per student
-6%
vs Rhode Island
Avg $20,315
+15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.0%
State 43.3%
Federal 8.7%
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 R. D. Oldham School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Providence High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edward Martin Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waddington School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverside Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Myron J. Francis Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James R. D. Oldham School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,691
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~210 students)
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Frequently asked questions about James R. D. Oldham School
How many students attend James R. D. Oldham School?
James R. D. Oldham School has 210 students enrolled. It is a public school in Riverside, RI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James R. D. Oldham School?
The student-teacher ratio at James R. D. Oldham 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 R. D. Oldham School?
23.9% of students at James R. D. Oldham School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James R. D. Oldham School?
The largest demographic group at James R. D. Oldham School is White at 63.8% of enrollment, in Riverside, RI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James R. D. Oldham School?
James R. D. Oldham School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 R. D. Oldham School rank among public schools in Riverside?
By Resource Investment Index, James R. D. Oldham School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Riverside, 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 Riverside on the city page.
Is James R. D. Oldham School a good school?
James R. D. Oldham School earns 25/100 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 Providence?
Besides James R. D. Oldham School, East Providence also operates East Providence High (1,691 students), Edward Martin Middle (564 students), and Waddington School (554 students). See the East Providence district page for the complete list.
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