Enrollment
719
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 440090000474
Nathan Bishop Middle — Providence, RI
Federal NCES profile for Nathan Bishop Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 32/100.
👥 Class size 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 0
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 →
School address
District: 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)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.2:1
vs 13.4:1 Rhode Island avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
70.6%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
+78% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Nathan Bishop Middle compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Nathan Bishop Middle reports 719 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 46.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 1% below the Rhode Island state mean of 13.4:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 17% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 70.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 78% above the Rhode Island average and 36% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 240 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 52.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Providence spends $25,933 per pupil district-wide, above the Rhode Island average of $22,892 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 25.2% from local sources (property taxes), 57.9% from the state, and 16.8% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F), calculated from 4 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 Nathan Bishop Middle 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 | 13.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.6% | ▲ 78% | 39.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 719 | top 87% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 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
70.6%
free-lunch eligible
— 78% 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
13.2:1
students per teacher
— 1% below state mean
Top 55% in Rhode Island — lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
52.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$25,933
per pupil, district-wide
— above Rhode Island avg of $22,892
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 240 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 53 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 719 Top 87% in Rhode Island — larger than 13% of 309 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 46.0
Students per teacher 13.2:1 -1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 70.6% +78% vs state
NCES ID 440090000474
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.3%
African American 15.5%
White 14.9%
Two or More 4.6%
Asian 4.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 240:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 52.2%
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 53
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Providence, which includes Nathan Bishop Middle.
$25,933
Per student
+13%
vs Rhode Island
Avg $22,892
+33%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 25.2%
State 57.9%
Federal 16.8%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,116
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Enrollment
- 1,050
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Enrollment
- 997
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Enrollment
- 818
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Enrollment
- 815
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
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Frequently asked questions about Nathan Bishop Middle
How many students attend Nathan Bishop Middle?
Nathan Bishop Middle has 719 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Providence, RI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nathan Bishop Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Nathan Bishop Middle is 13.2:1, which is 1% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.4:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nathan Bishop Middle?
70.6% of students at Nathan Bishop Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nathan Bishop Middle?
The largest demographic group at Nathan Bishop Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 60.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Providence, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nathan Bishop Middle?
Nathan Bishop Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.