Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy

Cumberland, Rhode Island — 6 schools

2,197
Total Enrollment
6
Schools
$17,968
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy operates 6 public schools serving 2,197 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Rhode Island. The school portfolio breaks down into 4 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 2,236 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Providence County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $17,968 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 27.8% local, 59.3% state, and 12.9% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 55/100, ranked #26 of 53 in Rhode Island against a state average of 51 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 6 schools offering Advanced Placement (12 AP courses district-wide), a 426:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 36.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 58.7% White, 34.9% African American, 4.0% Asian across the district's schools.

Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2 accounts for 19.1% of all Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 53.9% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy student-counselor ratio is 426:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy chronic absenteeism rate is 36.5% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

12.9%
Federal
59.3%
State
27.8%
Local

Funding Equity

55
Equity Score
26 / 53
State Rank
51
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Providence County county, where this district is located.

$1,318
Studio/mo
$1,402
1 BR/mo
$1,729
2 BR/mo
$2,087
3 BR/mo
$2,480
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 6 schools in Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy.

White 58.7%
African American 34.9%
Asian 4.0%
Other 2.5%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 6
Schools with AP
12 AP courses total
426:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
36.5%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy

School Enrollment
Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2
Charter
426
Blackstone Valley Prep
Charter
422
Blackstone Valley Prep High
Charter
405
Blackstone Valley Prep Upper E
Charter
380
Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High
Charter
323
Blackstone Valley Prep Element
Charter
280

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy?

Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy has 6 schools, including 4 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 2,197 students.

How much does Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy spend per student?

Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy spends $17,968 per student. The district has an equity score of 55/100, ranking #26 in Rhode Island.

What is the average rent near Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Providence County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy?

Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy students are 58.7% White, 34.9% African American, 4.0% Asian, averaged across 6 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy?

Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy has an equity score of 55/100, ranking #26 out of 53 districts in Rhode Island. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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