- Enrollment
- 1,085
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Stephen Olney School grew from 386 students in 2022-23 to 414 in 2023-24 (+7.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.2 → 27.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 440078000181 · North Providence, RI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
388 enr · 13.4:1 · 30.6% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: North Providence High (1,085 students)
Stephen Olney School grew from 386 students in 2022-23 to 414 in 2023-24 (+7.3%). Teacher FTE lost 29.2 → 27.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Stephen Olney School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Providen
North Providence High
1,085 students
- Birchwood Midd 390
Birchwood Middle School
390 students
- This school 388
Stephen Olney School
388 students
- James L. Mcgui 384
James L. Mcguire School
384 students
- Dr. Edward Ric 378
Dr. Edward Ricci School
378 students
- Greystone Scho 303
Greystone School
303 students
What this shows Stephen Olney School reports 388 students on the CCD universe file.
How Stephen Olney School compares
Stephen Olney School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$18,638
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
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.
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
District finance for North Providence reports $18,638 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~388 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 386 (2022-23) → 414 (2023-24), up 28.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.