At a glance
Reported students
818
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
48
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Rhode Island middle enrollment
93rd percentile
Compared with 58 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
447
Governor Christopher DelSesto: 818 reported students.
State peer staffing position
98th percentile
17:1 reported; state peer median 12.4:1. 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
- 818
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.9:1
What the reported data says about Governor Christopher DelSesto
Governor Christopher DelSesto is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Providence. It is one of 37 current school records connected to Providence. NCES reports 818 students for 2024–25.
Among 58 middle schools in Rhode Island with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 509 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 93rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17:1, above the Rhode Island median of 12.4:1 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 (73.3%) and Black (11.1%). English learners represent 38.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Governor Christopher DelSesto
- 1How do the reported 17:1 student–teacher ratio and 48 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 4 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
- 38.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 87.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.9
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White6.2%
- Hispanic73.3%
- Black11.1%
- Asian3.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial3.8%
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.
Nathanael Greene Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
815 reported students
Roger Williams Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
786 reported students
Nathan Bishop Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
719 reported students
West Broadway Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
516 reported students
Esek Hopkins Middle
Middle · Grades 07–08
398 reported students
Hope High School
High · Grades 09–12
775 reported students
Public schools near Governor Christopher DelSesto
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AF Providence Mayoral Middle Middle · Charter · Achievement First Rhode Island | 05–08 | 405 | 0.5 mi |
| Paul Cuffee Middle School Middle · Charter · Paul Cuffee Charter Sch | 06–08 | 189 | 1.5 mi |
| West Broadway Middle School Middle · Providence | 05–08 | 516 | 1.5 mi |
| AF Iluminar Mayoral Middle Sch Middle · Charter · Achievement First Rhode Island | 05–08 | 406 | 1.7 mi |
| Providence Preparatory Charter Middle · Charter · Providence Preparatory Charter | 05–08 | 244 | 2 mi |
| Dr. Edward Ricci School Middle · North Providence | 06–08 | 378 | 2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Governor Christopher DelSesto
What grades does Governor Christopher DelSesto serve?
Governor Christopher DelSesto reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Providence.
How many students attend Governor Christopher DelSesto?
Governor Christopher DelSesto reported 818 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 93rd percentile among 58 Rhode Island middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 818 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Governor Christopher DelSesto?
The calculated ratio is 17:1, based on 818 students and 48 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Rhode Island median for the same school level is 12.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Governor Christopher DelSesto a public, charter, or magnet school?
Governor Christopher DelSesto is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Providence attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Governor Christopher DelSesto students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
87.8% 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 Governor Christopher DelSesto in?
Governor Christopher DelSesto 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 Governor Christopher DelSesto?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include AF Providence Mayoral Middle (0.5 mi), Paul Cuffee Middle School (1.5 mi), West Broadway Middle School (1.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.