Enrollment
320
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Providence, RI
The Hope Academy
Federal NCES profile for The Hope Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 440002700489Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Hope Academy earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median.
- #2 of 26
- elementary schools in Providence · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 49.2%
- free-lunch eligible
The Hope Academy has class sizes near the Rhode Island median. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Hope Academy ranks #2 of 26 elementary schools in Providence, RI.
School address
District: The Hope Academy · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440002700489 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.5:1
vs 13.8:1 Rhode Island avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
49.2%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How The Hope Academy compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
What stands out at The Hope Academy
The Hope Academy is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Providence, Rhode Island, enrolling 320 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Rhode Island schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 49.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 320 students, its enrollment sits close to the Rhode Island median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 308 scored Rhode Island schools.
Against 53 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #23.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (72%) and African American (18%) (diversity index 45/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 32.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Providence's elementary schools, it stands alongside Alfred Lima Sr. El School (662 students): The Hope Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.5:1 vs 16.1:1).
The Hope Academy is a single-school charter district, so The Hope Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 The Hope Academy compares
The Hope Academy 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 | 14.5:1 | ▲ 5% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.2% | ▲ 24% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 320 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
320
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
49.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Rhode Island average of 39.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 69% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.8%
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
$17,038
per pupil, district-wide
- below Rhode Island avg of $20,315
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
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
Hispanic or Latino 71.6%
African American 17.5%
White 6.6%
Two or More 1.9%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 71.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.2, The Hope Academy is about as mixed as the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for The Hope Academy, which includes The Hope Academy.
$17,038
Per student
-16%
vs Rhode Island
Avg $20,315
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.9%
State 61.8%
Federal 12.2%
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.
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
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 (~320 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about The Hope Academy
How many students attend The Hope Academy?
The Hope Academy has 320 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Providence, RI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Hope Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at The Hope Academy is 14.5:1, which is 5% higher than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at The Hope Academy?
49.2% of students at The Hope Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Hope Academy?
The largest demographic group at The Hope Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 71.6% of enrollment, in Providence, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Hope Academy?
The Hope Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 The Hope Academy rank among elementary schools in Providence?
By Resource Investment Index, The Hope Academy ranks #2 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.
Is The Hope Academy a good school?
The Hope Academy earns 30/100 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 The Hope Academy?
None; The Hope Academy is a single-school charter district, and The Hope Academy is its only campus.
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