- Enrollment
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Providence, RI
Paul Cuffee Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Paul Cuffee Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 440003200525Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Paul Cuffee Middle School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median.
- #6 of 8
- middle schools in Providence · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 65.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Paul Cuffee Middle School has class sizes near the Rhode Island median. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Paul Cuffee Middle School ranks #6 of 8 middle schools in Providence, RI.
School address
District: Paul Cuffee Charter Sch · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440003200525 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Paul Cuffee Middle School held near 187 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 440003200525 · Providence, RI Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
189 enr · 12.6:1 · 65.9% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Paul Cuffee Lower School (358 students)
Paul Cuffee Middle School held near 187 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Paul Cuffee Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Paul Cuffee Lo
Paul Cuffee Lower School
358 students
- Paul Cuffee Up
Paul Cuffee Upper School
243 students
- This school
Paul Cuffee Middle School
189 students
What this shows Paul Cuffee Middle School reports 189 students on the CCD universe file.
How Paul Cuffee Middle School compares
Paul Cuffee Middle School 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.9% | ▲ 66% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 189 | top 91% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
189
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
65.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 43% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
37.0%
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
$23,469
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.7%
African American 14.8%
Two or More 6.3%
White 2.1%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.1, Paul Cuffee Middle School is less mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
District finance for Paul Cuffee Charter Sch reports $23,469 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Paul Cuffee Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Cuffee Lower School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Paul Cuffee Upper School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Paul Cuffee Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar middle schools in Providence
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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
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
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 (~189 students)
Frequently asked questions about Paul Cuffee Middle School
How many students attend Paul Cuffee Middle School?
Paul Cuffee Middle School has 189 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Providence, RI. CCD year-over-year: 185 (2022-23) → 187 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paul Cuffee Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Paul Cuffee Middle School is 12.6:1, which is 9% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Paul Cuffee Middle School?
65.9% of students at Paul Cuffee Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Paul Cuffee Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Paul Cuffee Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 75.7% of enrollment, in Providence, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Paul Cuffee Middle School?
Paul Cuffee Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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).
How does Paul Cuffee Middle School rank among middle schools in Providence?
By Resource Investment Index, Paul Cuffee Middle School ranks #6 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 Paul Cuffee Charter Sch?
Besides Paul Cuffee Middle School, Paul Cuffee Charter Sch also operates Paul Cuffee Lower School (358 students) and Paul Cuffee Upper School (243 students). See the Paul Cuffee Charter Sch district page for the complete list.