At a glance
Reported students
502
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
39
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
88th percentile
Compared with 169 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
447
George J. West El. School: 502 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
- 611
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38.2
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16:1
What the reported data says about George J. West El. School
George J. West El. School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Providence. It is one of 37 current school records connected to Providence. NCES reports 502 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 88th 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 Hispanic or Latino (68.7%) and Black (15.7%). English learners represent 34.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 7.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking George J. West El. School
- 1How do the reported 12.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 39 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
- 34.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 7.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 93.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.9
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White7%
- Hispanic68.7%
- Black15.7%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial6.4%
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.
Anthony Carnevale Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
519 reported students
Robert F. Kennedy El. School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
451 reported students
Asa Messer El. School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
557 reported students
Robert L. Bailey IV
Elementary · Grades KG–05
444 reported students
Veazie Street School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
440 reported students
Harry Kizirian Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
434 reported students
Public schools near George J. West El. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| William D'Abate Elem. School Elementary · Providence | KG–05 | 398 | 0.7 mi |
| Pleasant View School Elementary · Providence | PK–05 | 433 | 0.7 mi |
| Robert F. Kennedy El. School Elementary · Providence | KG–05 | 451 | 0.9 mi |
| Achievement First Providence Elementary · Charter · Achievement First Rhode Island | KG–04 | 460 | 1 mi |
| Achievement First Envision Ele Elementary · Charter · Achievement First Rhode Island | KG–04 | 458 | 1 mi |
| Mary E. Fogarty El. School Elementary · Providence | KG–05 | 430 | 1.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about George J. West El. School
What grades does George J. West El. School serve?
George J. West El. School reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Providence.
How many students attend George J. West El. School?
George J. West El. School reported 502 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 88th percentile among 169 Rhode Island elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 611 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at George J. West El. School?
The calculated ratio is 12.9:1, based on 502 students and 39 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 George J. West El. School a public, charter, or magnet school?
George J. West El. School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Providence attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of George J. West El. School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
93.4% 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 George J. West El. School in?
George J. West El. School 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 George J. West El. School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include William D'Abate Elem. School (0.7 mi), Pleasant View School (0.7 mi), Robert F. Kennedy El. School (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.