- Enrollment
- 1,116
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Providence, RI
Lillian Feinstein El. School
Federal NCES profile for Lillian Feinstein El. School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 440090000243
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lillian Feinstein El. School earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Rhode Island schools.
- #20 of 26
- elementary schools in Providence · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Rhode Island
- 76.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lillian Feinstein El. School has class sizes larger than 94% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lillian Feinstein El. School ranks #20 of 26 elementary schools in Providence, RI.
School address
District: Providence · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440090000243 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+67 students YoY
Lillian Feinstein El. School grew from 365 students in 2022-23 to 432 in 2023-24 (+18.4%).
Teacher FTE added 23.6 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+67 students YoY 440090000243 · Providence, RI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
429 enr · 18.7:1 · 76.7% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Classical High School (1,116 students)
Lillian Feinstein El. School grew from 365 students in 2022-23 to 432 in 2023-24 (+18.4%). Teacher FTE added 23.6 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Lillian Feinstein El. School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Classical High
Classical High School
1,116 students
- Central High S
Central High School
1,050 students
- Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant High
997 students
- Governor Chris
Governor Christopher Delsesto
818 students
- Nathanael Gree
Nathanael Greene Middle
815 students
- This school 429
Lillian Feinstein El. School
429 students
What this shows Lillian Feinstein El. School reports 429 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lillian Feinstein El. School compares
Lillian Feinstein El. School is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 18.7:1 | ▲ 36% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.7% | ▲ 94% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 429 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
429
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 94% above the Rhode Island average of 39.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 36% above state mean
Top 94% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
54.8%
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
$24,733
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 429 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 73.7%
African American 11.0%
White 7.5%
Asian 3.5%
Two or More 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.7, Lillian Feinstein El. School is less mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
District finance for Providence reports $24,733 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lillian Feinstein El. School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mount Pleasant High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Governor Christopher Delsesto | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nathanael Greene Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lillian Feinstein El. School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,050
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 997
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 815
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar elementary schools in Providence
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Alfred Lima Sr. El School
Standard public school
662 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Frank D. Spaziano Elem School
Standard public school
588 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Achievement First Promesa
Standard public school
548 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
West Broadway Middle School
Standard public school
516 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
George J. West El. School
Standard public school
502 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Carl G. Lauro El. School
Standard public school
475 students 11:1 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 (~429 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lillian Feinstein El. School
How many students attend Lillian Feinstein El. School?
Lillian Feinstein El. School has 429 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Providence, RI. CCD year-over-year: 365 (2022-23) → 432 (2023-24), up 67.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lillian Feinstein El. School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lillian Feinstein El. School is 18.7:1, which is 36% higher than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lillian Feinstein El. School?
76.7% of students at Lillian Feinstein El. School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lillian Feinstein El. School?
The largest demographic group at Lillian Feinstein El. School is Hispanic or Latino at 73.7% of enrollment, in Providence, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lillian Feinstein El. School?
Lillian Feinstein El. School has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower 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 Lillian Feinstein El. School rank among elementary schools in Providence?
By Resource Investment Index, Lillian Feinstein El. School ranks #20 of 26 elementary 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 elementary schools in Providence on the city page.
What other schools are in Providence?
Besides Lillian Feinstein El. School, Providence also operates Classical High School (1,116 students), Central High School (1,050 students), and Mount Pleasant High (997 students). See the Providence district page for the complete list.