At a glance
Reported students
245
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
19
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Rhode Island elementary enrollment
19th percentile
Compared with 169 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
251
Orlo Avenue School: 245 reported students.
State peer staffing position
40th percentile
12.9:1 reported; state peer median 13.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 195
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Student–teacher ratio
- 7.2:1
What the reported data says about Orlo Avenue School
Orlo Avenue School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in East Providence. It is one of 12 current school records connected to East Providence. NCES reports 245 students for 2024–25.
Among 169 elementary schools in Rhode Island with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 320 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 19th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.9:1, close to the Rhode Island median of 13.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (44.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (24.1%). English learners represent 9.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Orlo Avenue School
- 1How do the reported 12.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 19 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 9.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 64.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White44.1%
- Hispanic24.1%
- Black18.4%
- Asian1.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial10.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in East Providence
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Agnes B. Hennessey School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
242 reported students
Kent Heights School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
251 reported students
Silver Spring School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
223 reported students
Emma G. Whiteknact School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
216 reported students
Myron J. Francis Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
391 reported students
Waddington School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
554 reported students
Public schools near Orlo Avenue School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma G. Whiteknact School Elementary · East Providence | KG–05 | 216 | 0.6 mi |
| Myron J. Francis Elementary Elementary · East Providence | KG–05 | 391 | 1.2 mi |
| Agnes B. Hennessey School Elementary · East Providence | KG–05 | 242 | 1.3 mi |
| Vartan Gregorian El. School Elementary · Providence | KG–05 | 311 | 1.6 mi |
| Kent Heights School Elementary · East Providence | KG–05 | 251 | 1.6 mi |
| Silver Spring School Elementary · East Providence | KG–05 | 223 | 1.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Orlo Avenue School
What grades does Orlo Avenue School serve?
Orlo Avenue School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in East Providence.
How many students attend Orlo Avenue School?
Orlo Avenue School reported 245 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 19th percentile among 169 Rhode Island elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 195 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Orlo Avenue School?
The calculated ratio is 12.9:1, based on 245 students and 19 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Rhode Island median for the same school level is 13.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Orlo Avenue School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Orlo Avenue School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on East Providence attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Orlo Avenue School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
64.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Orlo Avenue School in?
Orlo Avenue School is part of East Providence, based in East Providence, RI, which operates 12 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Orlo Avenue School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Emma G. Whiteknact School (0.6 mi), Myron J. Francis Elementary (1.2 mi), Agnes B. Hennessey School (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.