R.I. School for the Deaf in Providence, RI

At a glance

Reported students

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

3.3:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

PK–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Rhode Island other enrollment

36th percentile

Compared with 14 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

R.I. School for the Deaf: 77 reported students.

State peer staffing position

7th percentile

3.3:1 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: 83
Teachers (FTE): 26
Student–teacher ratio: 3.2:1

What the reported data says about R.I. School for the Deaf

R.I. School for the Deaf is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–12 in Providence. It is one of 1 current school records connected to R.I. Sch for the Deaf. NCES reports 77 students for 2024–25.

Among 14 combined / other schools in Rhode Island with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 89 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 36th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 3.3:1, below 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 (46.8%) and White (28.6%). English learners represent 24.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 100%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking R.I. School for the Deaf

1How do the reported 3.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 23 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
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?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 24.1%
Students with disabilities: 100%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 74%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 1
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

White28.6%
Hispanic46.8%
Black14.3%
Asian2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial6.5%

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

AP student enrollment

No students enrolled reported

Gifted and talented

Not reported as offered

Computer science

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.

Public schools near R.I. School for the Deaf

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
G. Harold Hunt School Other · Central Falls	PK–PK	162	2.8 mi
Segue Institute Learning High Other · Charter · Segue Institute for Learning	09–10	55	3 mi
Graniteville School Other · Johnston	PK–PK	152	3.5 mi
Cranston Early Learning Center Other · Cranston	PK–PK	49	4.5 mi
Seekonk Transitions Academy Other · Seekonk	UG–UG	6	5 mi
James R. D. Oldham School Other · East Providence	PK–PK	210	6.9 mi

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Frequently asked questions about R.I. School for the Deaf

What grades does R.I. School for the Deaf serve?

R.I. School for the Deaf reports grades PK–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (special education school) in R.I. Sch for the Deaf.

How many students attend R.I. School for the Deaf?

R.I. School for the Deaf reported 77 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 36th percentile among 14 Rhode Island combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 83 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at R.I. School for the Deaf?

The calculated ratio is 3.3:1, based on 77 students and 23 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 R.I. School for the Deaf a public, charter, or magnet school?

R.I. School for the Deaf is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on R.I. Sch for the Deaf attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of R.I. School for the Deaf students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

74% 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 R.I. School for the Deaf in?

R.I. School for the Deaf is part of R.I. Sch for the Deaf, based in Providence, RI, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near R.I. School for the Deaf?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include G. Harold Hunt School (2.8 mi), Segue Institute Learning High (3 mi), Graniteville School (3.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.