Enrollment
388
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 440078000181
Stephen Olney School — North Providence, RI
Federal NCES profile for Stephen Olney School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 32/100.
👥 Class size 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 19
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: North Providence · 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)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 13.4:1 Rhode Island avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.6%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
-23% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Stephen Olney School compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Stephen Olney School reports 388 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 29.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 1% 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 16% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 30.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 23% below the Rhode Island average and 41% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 32.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding North Providence spends $20,654 per pupil district-wide, below the Rhode Island average of $22,892 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 45.0% from local sources (property taxes), 44.5% from the state, and 10.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F), calculated from 3 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 Stephen Olney School 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 13.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.6% | ▼ 23% | 39.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 388 | top 53% | — | — |
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
30.6%
free-lunch eligible
— 23% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
— 1% below state mean
Top 55% in Rhode Island — lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
32.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,654
per pupil, district-wide
— below Rhode Island avg of $22,892
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 388 Top 53% in Rhode Island — larger than 47% of 309 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 29.0
Students per teacher 13.3:1 -1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 30.6% -23% vs state
NCES ID 440078000181
Student demographics
White 52.8%
Hispanic or Latino 25.8%
African American 10.6%
Asian 5.9%
Two or More 4.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 52.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 32.2%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Providence, which includes Stephen Olney School.
$20,654
Per student
-10%
vs Rhode Island
Avg $22,892
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 45.0%
State 44.5%
Federal 10.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
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- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
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- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
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Educator & family resources
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Stephen Olney School
How many students attend Stephen Olney School?
Stephen Olney School has 388 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in North Providence, RI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stephen Olney School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stephen Olney School is 13.3:1, which is 1% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.4:1 and 16% 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 Stephen Olney School?
30.6% of students at Stephen Olney School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Stephen Olney School?
The largest demographic group at Stephen Olney School is White at 52.8%. The school serves a diverse student body in North Providence, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stephen Olney School?
Stephen Olney School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.