- Enrollment
- 1,116
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Providence, RI
Nathan Bishop Middle
Federal NCES profile for Nathan Bishop Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 440090000474
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nathan Bishop Middle earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Rhode Island schools.
- #5 of 8
- middle schools in Providence · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.6:1
- large classes for Rhode Island
- 70.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Nathan Bishop Middle has class sizes larger than 80% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nathan Bishop Middle ranks #5 of 8 middle schools in Providence, RI.
School address
District: Providence · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440090000474 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+61 students YoY
Nathan Bishop Middle grew from 608 students in 2022-23 to 669 in 2023-24 (+10.0%).
Teacher FTE added 46.7 → 47.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+61 students YoY 440090000474 · Providence, RI Middle · MID · TRAD
719 enr · 15.6:1 · 70.6% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Classical High School (1,116 students)
Nathan Bishop Middle grew from 608 students in 2022-23 to 669 in 2023-24 (+10.0%). Teacher FTE added 46.7 → 47.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Nathan Bishop Middle 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
Nathan Bishop Middle
719 students
What this shows Nathan Bishop Middle reports 719 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nathan Bishop Middle compares
Nathan Bishop Middle 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 | 15.6:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 70.6% | ▲ 78% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 719 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
719
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 80% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
52.2%
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
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 58.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.6, Nathan Bishop Middle is more 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 Nathan Bishop Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mount Pleasant High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Governor Christopher Delsesto | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nathanael Greene Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nathan Bishop Middle'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 middle schools in Providence
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Governor Christopher Delsesto
Standard public school
818 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Nathanael Greene Middle
Standard public school
815 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Roger Williams Middle
Standard public school
786 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Gilbert Stuart Middle School
Standard public school
683 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Esek Hopkins Middle
Standard public school
398 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Paul Cuffee Middle School
Standard public school
189 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle 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 (~719 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.6:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 608 (2022-23) → 669 (2023-24), up 61.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nathan Bishop Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Nathan Bishop Middle is 15.6:1, which is 13% higher than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Providence, RI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nathan Bishop Middle?
Nathan Bishop Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Nathan Bishop Middle rank among middle schools in Providence?
By Resource Investment Index, Nathan Bishop Middle ranks #5 of 8 middle 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 middle schools in Providence on the city page.
What other schools are in Providence?
Besides Nathan Bishop Middle, 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.