- Enrollment
- 1,691
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · East Providence, RI
Kent Heights School
Federal NCES profile for Kent Heights School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 440033000099
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kent Heights School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Rhode Island schools.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in East Providence · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 46.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Kent Heights School has class sizes near the Rhode Island median. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kent Heights School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in East Providence, RI.
School address
District: East Providence · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440033000099 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Kent Heights School held near 243 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 440033000099 · East Providence, RI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
251 enr · 12.6:1 · 46.2% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: East Providence High (1,691 students)
Kent Heights School held near 243 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Kent Heights School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Providenc
East Providence High
1,691 students
- Edward Martin 564
Edward Martin Middle
564 students
- Waddington Sch 554
Waddington School
554 students
- Riverside Midd 549
Riverside Middle School
549 students
- Myron J. Franc 391
Myron J. Francis Elementary
391 students
- This school 251
Kent Heights School
251 students
What this shows Kent Heights School reports 251 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kent Heights School compares
Kent Heights 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.2% | ▲ 17% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 251 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
251
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 43% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$19,096
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
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.
Student demographics
White 44.6%
Hispanic or Latino 29.5%
African American 12.7%
Two or More 10.8%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 44.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.6, Kent Heights School is more mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
District finance for East Providence reports $19,096 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kent Heights School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Providence High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edward Martin Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waddington School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riverside Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Myron J. Francis Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kent Heights School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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 elementary schools in East Providence
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Orlo Avenue School
Standard public school
245 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Agnes B. Hennessey School
Standard public school
242 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Silver Spring School
Standard public school
223 students 10.6:1 students per teacher
Emma G. Whiteknact School
Standard public school
216 students 9.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~251 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kent Heights School
How many students attend Kent Heights School?
Kent Heights School has 251 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in East Providence, RI. CCD year-over-year: 236 (2022-23) → 243 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kent Heights School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kent Heights School is 12.6:1, which is 9% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 20% 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 Kent Heights School?
46.2% of students at Kent Heights School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kent Heights School?
The largest demographic group at Kent Heights School is White at 44.6% of enrollment, in East Providence, RI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kent Heights School?
Kent Heights School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Kent Heights School rank among elementary schools in East Providence?
By Resource Investment Index, Kent Heights School ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in East Providence, 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 Providence on the city page.
What other schools are in East Providence?
Besides Kent Heights 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.