- Enrollment
- 1,691
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Riverside, RI
Waddington School
Federal NCES profile for Waddington School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 440033000092
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Waddington School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Rhode Island schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Riverside · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Rhode Island
- 30.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Waddington School has class sizes larger than 77% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Waddington School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Riverside, RI.
School address
District: East Providence · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440033000092 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Waddington School held near 540 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 36.9 → 38.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 440033000092 · Riverside, RI Elementary · MID · TRAD
554 enr · 15.4:1 · 30.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: East Providence High (1,691 students)
Waddington School held near 540 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 36.9 → 38.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Waddington School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- East Providenc
East Providence High
1,691 students
- Edward Martin 564
Edward Martin Middle
564 students
- This school 554
Waddington School
554 students
- Riverside Midd 549
Riverside Middle School
549 students
- Myron J. Franc 391
Myron J. Francis Elementary
391 students
- Kent Heights S 251
Kent Heights School
251 students
What this shows Waddington School reports 554 students on the CCD universe file.
How Waddington School compares
Waddington School held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 12% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.0% | ▼ 24% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 554 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
554
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 77% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$19,096
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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 70.6%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
Two or More 9.7%
African American 6.0%
Asian 2.0%
Largest group: White at 70.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.4, Waddington School is about as mixed as the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
District finance for East Providence reports $19,096 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Waddington School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Providence High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edward Martin Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverside Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Myron J. Francis Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Kent Heights School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Waddington School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 564
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 549
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 251
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~554 students)
Frequently asked questions about Waddington School
How many students attend Waddington School?
Waddington School has 554 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Riverside, RI. CCD year-over-year: 534 (2022-23) → 540 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Waddington School?
The student-teacher ratio at Waddington School is 15.4:1, which is 12% higher than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Waddington School?
30.0% of students at Waddington School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Waddington School?
The largest demographic group at Waddington School is White at 70.6% of enrollment, in Riverside, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Waddington School?
Waddington School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Waddington School rank among public schools in Riverside?
By Resource Investment Index, Waddington School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Riverside, RI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in East Providence?
Besides Waddington School, East Providence also operates East Providence High (1,691 students), Edward Martin Middle (564 students), and Riverside Middle School (549 students). See the East Providence district page for the complete list.