At a glance
Reported students
635
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
41
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Rhode Island elementary enrollment
98th percentile
Compared with 169 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
447
Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods: 635 reported students.
State peer staffing position
82nd percentile
15.5:1 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
- 562
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39.4
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.3:1
What the reported data says about Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods
Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Providence. It is one of 37 current school records connected to Providence. NCES reports 635 students for 2024–25.
Among 169 elementary schools in Rhode Island with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 320 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 98th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.5:1, above 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 Hispanic or Latino (73.1%) and Black (15.1%). English learners represent 40.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods
- 1How do the reported 15.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 41 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 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 40.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 83.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.7
- 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
- White6%
- Hispanic73.1%
- Black15.1%
- Asian2.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial1.9%
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 Providence
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Alfred Lima Sr. El School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
662 reported students
Frank D. Spaziano Elem School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
588 reported students
Asa Messer El. School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
557 reported students
Anthony Carnevale Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
519 reported students
George J. West El. School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
502 reported students
Robert F. Kennedy El. School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
451 reported students
Public schools near Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hope Academy Elementary · Charter · The Hope Academy | KG–08 | 320 | 0.4 mi |
| Highlander Elementary Charter Elementary · Charter · Highlander | PK–06 | 269 | 0.4 mi |
| Lillian Feinstein El. School Elementary · Providence | KG–05 | 429 | 0.5 mi |
| Robert L. Bailey IV Elementary · Providence | KG–05 | 444 | 0.6 mi |
| Nuestro Mundo Public Charter S Elementary · Charter · Nuestro Mundo Public Charter | KG–08 | 292 | 0.6 mi |
| Reservoir Avenue School Elementary · Providence | KG–05 | 289 | 1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods
What grades does Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods serve?
Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Providence.
How many students attend Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods?
Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods reported 635 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 98th percentile among 169 Rhode Island elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 562 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods?
The calculated ratio is 15.5:1, based on 635 students and 41 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 Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods a public, charter, or magnet school?
Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Providence attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
83.3% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods in?
Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods is part of Providence, based in Providence, RI, which operates 37 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include The Hope Academy (0.4 mi), Highlander Elementary Charter (0.4 mi), Lillian Feinstein El. School (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.