Enrollment
554
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
36.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.4:1
vs 13.8:1 Rhode Island avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.0%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
-24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Waddington School compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
What stands out at Waddington School
Waddington School is a mid-sized elementary school in Riverside, Rhode Island, enrolling 554 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Rhode Island schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 30.0% lands close to the Rhode Island typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 554 puts it in the larger third of Rhode Island schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 308 scored Rhode Island schools.
Against 42 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #6.
Its student body is led by White (71%) and Hispanic or Latino (12%) (diversity index 47/100).
13.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
East Providence also operates East Providence High (1,691 students) and Edward Martin Middle (564 students) alongside Waddington 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 Waddington School compares
Waddington 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,156
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 + 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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for East Providence, which includes Waddington School.
$19,156
Per student
-6%
vs Rhode Island
Avg $20,315
+15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.0%
State 43.3%
Federal 8.7%
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 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
- 1,691
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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
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 (~554 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Riverside on the city page.
Is Waddington School a good school?
Waddington School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Rhode Island schools. 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 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.
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