Enrollment
388
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · North Providence, RI
Stephen Olney School
Federal NCES profile for Stephen Olney School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 440078000181
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Stephen Olney School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in North Providence · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 30.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Stephen Olney School has class sizes near the Rhode Island median. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Stephen Olney School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in North Providence, RI.
School address
District: North Providence · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440078000181 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
29.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 13.8:1 Rhode Island avg
-3% 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
What stands out at Stephen Olney School
Stephen Olney School is a mid-sized elementary school in North Providence, Rhode Island, enrolling 388 students.
At 13.4:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Rhode Island median, within a few percentage points of the 13.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 30.6% lands close to the Rhode Island typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 388 students, its enrollment sits close to the Rhode Island median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 308 scored Rhode Island schools.
Against 66 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #42.
Its student body is led by White (53%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%) (diversity index 64/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among North Providence's elementary schools, it stands alongside James L. Mcguire School (384 students): Stephen Olney School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.4:1 vs 17.5:1).
North Providence also operates North Providence High (1,085 students) and Birchwood Middle School (390 students) alongside Stephen Olney School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Stephen Olney School compares
Stephen Olney School on the metrics families compare, against Rhode Island and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Rhode Island | Rhode Island avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.6% | ▼ 23% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 388 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
388
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 56% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.2%
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
$17,717
per pupil, district-wide
- below Rhode Island avg of $20,315
Somewhat 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
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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.
Student-body diversity index 63.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.8, Stephen Olney School is more mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Providence, which includes Stephen Olney School.
$17,717
Per student
-13%
vs Rhode Island
Avg $20,315
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Stephen Olney School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Providence High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Birchwood Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James L. Mcguire School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr. Edward Ricci School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Greystone School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Stephen Olney School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,085
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar elementary schools in North Providence
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Rhode Island, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~388 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
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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 an 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 13.4:1, which is 3% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 15% 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 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% of enrollment, in North Providence, RI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Stephen Olney School?
Stephen Olney School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Stephen Olney School rank among elementary schools in North Providence?
By Resource Investment Index, Stephen Olney School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in North 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 North Providence on the city page.
Is Stephen Olney School a good school?
Stephen Olney School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in North Providence?
Besides Stephen Olney School, North Providence also operates North Providence High (1,085 students), Birchwood Middle School (390 students), and James L. Mcguire School (384 students). See the North Providence district page for the complete list.
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