- Enrollment
- 1,691
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Riverside, RI
Riverside Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Riverside Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 440033000105
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverside Middle School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Rhode Island schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Riverside · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11.4:1
- small classes for Rhode Island
- 38.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverside Middle School has class sizes smaller than 77% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Riverside, RI.
School address
District: East Providence · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440033000105 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Riverside Middle School held near 548 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 48.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 440033000105 · Riverside, RI Middle · MID · TRAD
549 enr · 11.4:1 · 38.3% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: East Providence High (1,691 students)
Riverside Middle School held near 548 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE held 48.0 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Riverside Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Providenc
East Providence High
1,691 students
- Edward Martin 564
Edward Martin Middle
564 students
- Waddington Sch 554
Waddington School
554 students
- This school 549
Riverside Middle School
549 students
- Myron J. Franc 391
Myron J. Francis Elementary
391 students
- Kent Heights S 251
Kent Heights School
251 students
What this shows Riverside Middle School reports 549 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverside Middle School compares
Riverside 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 17% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.3% | ▼ 3% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 549 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
549
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the Rhode Island average of 39.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 23% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
26.4%
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
$19,096
per pupil, district-wide
- below Rhode Island avg of $21,508
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 183 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 61.2%
Hispanic or Latino 16.4%
Two or More 10.6%
African American 9.3%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 61.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.8, Riverside Middle School is more mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
District finance for East Providence reports $19,096 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Riverside Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Providence High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edward Martin Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waddington School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Myron J. Francis Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kent Heights School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverside Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~549 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riverside Middle School
How many students attend Riverside Middle School?
Riverside Middle School has 549 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Riverside, RI. CCD year-over-year: 541 (2022-23) → 548 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverside Middle School is 11.4:1, which is 17% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 27% 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 Riverside Middle School?
38.3% of students at Riverside Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverside Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Riverside Middle School is White at 61.2% of enrollment, in Riverside, RI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverside Middle School?
Riverside Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Riverside Middle School rank among public schools in Riverside?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Riverside, RI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in East Providence?
Besides Riverside Middle School, East Providence also operates East Providence High (1,691 students), Edward Martin Middle (564 students), and Waddington School (554 students). See the East Providence district page for the complete list.