Enrollment
77
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 440000100380
R.I. School for the Deaf — Providence, RI
Federal NCES profile for R.I. School for the Deaf, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 50/100.
👥 Class size 86
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 85
📋 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: R.I. Sch for the Deaf · 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)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
3.5:1
vs 13.4:1 Rhode Island avg
-74% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
94.9%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
+140% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How R.I. School for the Deaf compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
R.I. School for the Deaf reports 77 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 22.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 3.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 74% 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 78% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 94.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 140% above the Rhode Island average and 83% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 77 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 42.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (C-), 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 R.I. School for the Deaf 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 | 3.5:1 | ▼ 74% | 13.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.9% | ▲ 140% | 39.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 77 | top 2% | — | — |
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
94.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 140% 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
3.5:1
students per teacher
— 74% below state mean
Top 0% in Rhode Island — lower ratio than 100% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
42.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 77 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 77 Top 2% in Rhode Island — larger than 98% of 309 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 22.0
Students per teacher 3.5:1 -74% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 94.9% +140% vs state
NCES ID 440000100380
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.8%
White 28.6%
African American 14.3%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 77:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 42.9%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
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Harry Kizirian Elementary
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Martin Luther King El. School
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Educator & family resources
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Frequently asked questions about R.I. School for the Deaf
How many students attend R.I. School for the Deaf?
R.I. School for the Deaf has 77 students enrolled. It is a other school in Providence, RI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at R.I. School for the Deaf?
The student-teacher ratio at R.I. School for the Deaf is 3.5:1, which is 74% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.4:1 and 78% 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 R.I. School for the Deaf?
94.9% of students at R.I. School for the Deaf are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of R.I. School for the Deaf?
The largest demographic group at R.I. School for the Deaf is Hispanic or Latino at 46.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in Providence, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for R.I. School for the Deaf?
R.I. School for the Deaf has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (C-) 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.