- Enrollment
- 1,116
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Providence, RI
Reservoir Avenue School
Federal NCES profile for Reservoir Avenue School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 440090000240
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Reservoir Avenue School earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Rhode Island schools.
- #24 of 26
- elementary schools in Providence · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Rhode Island
- 73.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Reservoir Avenue School has class sizes larger than 94% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Reservoir Avenue School ranks #24 of 26 elementary schools in Providence, RI.
School address
District: Providence · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440090000240 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Reservoir Avenue School grew from 267 students in 2022-23 to 292 in 2023-24 (+9.4%).
Teacher FTE added 15.6 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 440090000240 · Providence, RI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
289 enr · 19.3:1 · 73.8% lunch · RII 13
Nearest enrollment peer: Classical High School (1,116 students)
Reservoir Avenue School grew from 267 students in 2022-23 to 292 in 2023-24 (+9.4%). Teacher FTE added 15.6 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Reservoir Avenue School 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 289
Reservoir Avenue School
289 students
What this shows Reservoir Avenue School reports 289 students on the CCD universe file.
How Reservoir Avenue School compares
Reservoir Avenue School 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 | 19.3:1 | ▲ 40% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.8% | ▲ 86% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 289 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
289
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% 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
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 94% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
51.2%
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
Counselors0.4 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.2%
African American 11.1%
Asian 10.7%
White 4.5%
Two or More 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.1, Reservoir Avenue School is about as mixed as 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 Reservoir Avenue School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mount Pleasant High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Governor Christopher Delsesto | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Nathanael Greene Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Reservoir Avenue School'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 elementary schools in Providence
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Alfred Lima Sr. El School
Standard public school
662 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Frank D. Spaziano Elem School
Standard public school
588 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Achievement First Promesa
Standard public school
548 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
West Broadway Middle School
Standard public school
516 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
George J. West El. School
Standard public school
502 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Carl G. Lauro El. School
Standard public school
475 students 11:1 students per teacher
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 (~289 students)
Frequently asked questions about Reservoir Avenue School
How many students attend Reservoir Avenue School?
Reservoir Avenue School has 289 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Providence, RI. CCD year-over-year: 267 (2022-23) → 292 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Reservoir Avenue School?
The student-teacher ratio at Reservoir Avenue School is 19.3:1, which is 40% higher than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Reservoir Avenue School?
73.8% of students at Reservoir Avenue School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Reservoir Avenue School?
The largest demographic group at Reservoir Avenue School is Hispanic or Latino at 70.2% of enrollment, in Providence, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Reservoir Avenue School?
Reservoir Avenue School has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (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 Reservoir Avenue School rank among elementary schools in Providence?
By Resource Investment Index, Reservoir Avenue School ranks #24 of 26 elementary 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 elementary schools in Providence on the city page.
What other schools are in Providence?
Besides Reservoir Avenue School, 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.