- Enrollment
- 1,116
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Providence, RI
Nathanael Greene Middle
Federal NCES profile for Nathanael Greene Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 440090000234
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nathanael Greene Middle earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Rhode Island schools.
- #3 of 8
- middle schools in Providence · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Rhode Island
- 75.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Nathanael Greene Middle has class sizes larger than 81% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nathanael Greene Middle ranks #3 of 8 middle schools in Providence, RI.
School address
District: Providence · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440090000234 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Nathanael Greene Middle held near 803 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 52.1 → 54.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 440090000234 · Providence, RI Middle · MID · TRAD
815 enr · 15.7:1 · 75.2% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Classical High School (1,116 students)
Nathanael Greene Middle held near 803 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 52.1 → 54.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Nathanael Greene 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
- This school
Nathanael Greene Middle
815 students
- Roger Williams
Roger Williams Middle
786 students
What this shows Nathanael Greene Middle reports 815 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nathanael Greene Middle compares
Nathanael Greene Middle 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 14% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.2% | ▲ 90% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 815 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
815
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 90% above the Rhode Island average of 39.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 81% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
63.3%
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 204 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 155 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 66.3%
African American 16.7%
White 6.9%
Asian 4.9%
Two or More 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.3, Nathanael Greene 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 Nathanael Greene 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 | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mount Pleasant High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Governor Christopher Delsesto | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Roger Williams Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nathanael Greene 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
- 786
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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
Roger Williams Middle
Standard public school
786 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Nathan Bishop Middle
Standard public school
719 students 15.6:1 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 (~815 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Nathanael Greene Middle
How many students attend Nathanael Greene Middle?
Nathanael Greene Middle has 815 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Providence, RI. CCD year-over-year: 808 (2022-23) → 803 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nathanael Greene Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Nathanael Greene Middle is 15.7:1, which is 14% higher than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nathanael Greene Middle?
75.2% of students at Nathanael Greene Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nathanael Greene Middle?
The largest demographic group at Nathanael Greene Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 66.3% of enrollment, in Providence, RI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nathanael Greene Middle?
Nathanael Greene Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Nathanael Greene Middle rank among middle schools in Providence?
By Resource Investment Index, Nathanael Greene Middle ranks #3 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 Nathanael Greene 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.