Enrollment
391
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rumford, RI
Myron J. Francis Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Myron J. Francis Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 440033000389
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Myron J. Francis Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median.
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 23.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 391
- students enrolled
Myron J. Francis Elementary has class sizes near the Rhode Island median. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: East Providence · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440033000389 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 13.8:1 Rhode Island avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.7%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
-40% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Myron J. Francis Elementary compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
What stands out at Myron J. Francis Elementary
Myron J. Francis Elementary is a mid-sized elementary school in Rumford, Rhode Island, enrolling 391 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14:1 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 23.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 391 students, its enrollment sits close to the Rhode Island median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 308 scored Rhode Island schools.
Against 79 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #21.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 46/100).
17.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
East Providence also operates East Providence High (1,691 students) and Edward Martin Middle (564 students) alongside Myron J. Francis Elementary.
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 Myron J. Francis Elementary compares
Myron J. Francis Elementary 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 | 14:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.7% | ▼ 40% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 391 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
391
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.7%
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
14:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 64% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 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 71.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.3%
Two or More 8.4%
African American 6.1%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 71.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.7, Myron J. Francis Elementary is about as mixed as the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Providence, which includes Myron J. Francis Elementary.
$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 Myron J. Francis Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Providence High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher 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 |
| Kent Heights School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Myron J. Francis Elementary'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
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~391 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Myron J. Francis Elementary
How many students attend Myron J. Francis Elementary?
Myron J. Francis Elementary has 391 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rumford, RI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Myron J. Francis Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Myron J. Francis Elementary is 14:1, which is 1% higher than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Myron J. Francis Elementary?
23.7% of students at Myron J. Francis Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Myron J. Francis Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Myron J. Francis Elementary is White at 71.9% of enrollment, in Rumford, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Myron J. Francis Elementary?
Myron J. Francis Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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).
Is Myron J. Francis Elementary a good school?
Myron J. Francis Elementary earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median. 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 Myron J. Francis Elementary, 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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