- Enrollment
- 1,691
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Myron J. Francis Elementary held near 394 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 440033000389 · Rumford, RI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
391 enr · 14:1 · 23.7% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: East Providence High (1,691 students)
Myron J. Francis Elementary held near 394 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Myron J. Francis Elementary 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
- This school 391
Myron J. Francis Elementary
391 students
- Kent Heights S 251
Kent Heights School
251 students
What this shows Myron J. Francis Elementary reports 391 students on the CCD universe file.
How Myron J. Francis Elementary compares
Myron J. Francis Elementary 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 | 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 methodology
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
$19,096
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 + 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.
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
District finance for East Providence reports $19,096 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~391 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 389 (2022-23) → 394 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
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.