Enrollment
391
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 440033000389
Myron J. Francis Elementary — Rumford, RI
Federal NCES profile for Myron J. Francis Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 44/100.
👥 Class size 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 57
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
The verdict
Myron J. Francis Elementary earns a D Resource Investment Index (44/100), with class sizes near the Rhode Island median.
- D
- Resource Index · 44/100
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 23.7%
- free-lunch eligible
- 391
- students enrolled
School address
District: East Providence · Rhode Island
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 13.4:1 Rhode Island avg
+4% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Myron J. Francis Elementary reports 391 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 28.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 4% above the Rhode Island state mean of 13.4:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.7:1, it is 11% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 23.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 40% below the Rhode Island average and 54% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 17.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding East Providence spends $22,229 per pupil district-wide, below the Rhode Island average of $22,892 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 48.0% from local sources (property taxes), 43.3% from the state, and 8.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Myron J. Francis Elementary compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Rhode Island state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Rhode Island | Rhode Island avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.7% | ▼ 40% | 39.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 391 | top 54% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Class size vs. every US school
Students per teacher (lower means more individual attention)
14 Among the smallest classes smaller classes than 60% of 92,598 US schools
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US schools. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
School size vs. every US school
Total enrollment — where this school sits by size (neither large nor small is 'better')
391 larger than 46% of 95,891 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
13.9:1
students per teacher
— 4% above state mean
Top 67% in Rhode Island — lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$22,229
per pupil, district-wide
— below Rhode Island avg of $22,892
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
Enrollment 391 Top 54% in Rhode Island — larger than 46% of 309 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 28.0
Students per teacher 13.9:1 +4% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 23.7% -40% vs state
NCES ID 440033000389
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 17.1%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Providence, which includes Myron J. Francis Elementary.
$22,229
Per student
-3%
vs Rhode Island
Avg $22,892
+14%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
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- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
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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 a 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 13.9:1, which is 4% higher than the Rhode Island average of 13.4:1 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%. The school serves a diverse student body 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 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.