- Enrollment
- 1,116
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Providence, RI
Robert L. Bailey Iv
Federal NCES profile for Robert L. Bailey Iv, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 440090000071
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert L. Bailey Iv earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Rhode Island schools.
- #10 of 26
- elementary schools in Providence · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.8:1
- large classes for Rhode Island
- 86.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Robert L. Bailey Iv has class sizes larger than 72% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert L. Bailey Iv ranks #10 of 26 elementary schools in Providence, RI.
School address
District: Providence · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440090000071 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+46 students YoY
Robert L. Bailey Iv grew from 394 students in 2022-23 to 440 in 2023-24 (+11.7%).
Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+46 students YoY 440090000071 · Providence, RI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
444 enr · 14.8:1 · 86.0% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Classical High School (1,116 students)
Robert L. Bailey Iv grew from 394 students in 2022-23 to 440 in 2023-24 (+11.7%). Teacher FTE added 30.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Robert L. Bailey Iv 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 444
Robert L. Bailey Iv
444 students
What this shows Robert L. Bailey Iv reports 444 students on the CCD universe file.
How Robert L. Bailey Iv compares
Robert L. Bailey Iv 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.0% | ▲ 117% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 444 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
444
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 117% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 72% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
50.2%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.5%
African American 21.4%
White 5.9%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.4, Robert L. Bailey Iv 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 Robert L. Bailey Iv 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 | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Governor Christopher Delsesto | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nathanael Greene Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert L. Bailey Iv'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 (~444 students)
Frequently asked questions about Robert L. Bailey Iv
How many students attend Robert L. Bailey Iv?
Robert L. Bailey Iv has 444 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Providence, RI. CCD year-over-year: 394 (2022-23) → 440 (2023-24), up 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert L. Bailey Iv?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert L. Bailey Iv is 14.8:1, which is 7% higher than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Robert L. Bailey Iv?
86.0% of students at Robert L. Bailey Iv are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert L. Bailey Iv?
The largest demographic group at Robert L. Bailey Iv is Hispanic or Latino at 63.5% of enrollment, in Providence, RI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert L. Bailey Iv?
Robert L. Bailey Iv has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Robert L. Bailey Iv rank among elementary schools in Providence?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert L. Bailey Iv ranks #10 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 Robert L. Bailey Iv, 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.