At a glance
Reported students
719
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
44
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Rhode Island middle enrollment
81st percentile
Compared with 58 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
447
Nathan Bishop Middle: 719 reported students.
State peer staffing position
96th percentile
16.3:1 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
- 636
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48.2
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.2:1
What the reported data says about Nathan Bishop Middle
Nathan Bishop Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Providence. It is one of 37 current school records connected to Providence. NCES reports 719 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 81st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.3:1, 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 (60.1%) and Black (15.4%). English learners represent 25.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 20.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Nathan Bishop Middle
- 1How do the reported 16.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 44 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 3 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
- 25.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 20.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 80.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.8
- 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
- White14.9%
- Hispanic60.1%
- Black15.4%
- Asian4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.6%
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.
Roger Williams Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
786 reported students
Nathanael Greene Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
815 reported students
Governor Christopher DelSesto
Middle · Grades 06–08
818 reported students
West Broadway Middle School
Middle · Grades 05–08
516 reported students
Esek Hopkins Middle
Middle · Grades 07–08
398 reported students
W B Cooley & Acad Internationa
High · Grades 09–12
685 reported students
Public schools near Nathan Bishop Middle
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esek Hopkins Middle Middle · Providence | 07–08 | 398 | 1.5 mi |
| Urban Collaborative Program Middle · Urban Collaborative | 07–08 | 145 | 2 mi |
| Nathanael Greene Middle Middle · Providence | 06–08 | 815 | 2 mi |
| Samuel Slater Middle School Middle · Pawtucket | 06–08 | 590 | 2.4 mi |
| Providence Preparatory Charter Middle · Charter · Providence Preparatory Charter | 05–08 | 244 | 2.7 mi |
| Joseph Jenks Middle School Middle · Pawtucket | 06–08 | 697 | 2.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Nathan Bishop Middle
What grades does Nathan Bishop Middle serve?
Nathan Bishop Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Providence.
How many students attend Nathan Bishop Middle?
Nathan Bishop Middle reported 719 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 81st percentile among 58 Rhode Island middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 636 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Nathan Bishop Middle?
The calculated ratio is 16.3:1, based on 719 students and 44 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 Nathan Bishop Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Nathan Bishop Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Providence attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Nathan Bishop Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
80.1% 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 Nathan Bishop Middle in?
Nathan Bishop Middle 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 Nathan Bishop Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Esek Hopkins Middle (1.5 mi), Urban Collaborative Program (2 mi), Nathanael Greene Middle (2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.