- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cranston, RI
Achievement First Iluminar
Federal NCES profile for Achievement First Iluminar, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 440002100495Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Achievement First Iluminar earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median.
- #11 of 13
- elementary schools in Cranston · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 49.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Achievement First Iluminar has class sizes near the Rhode Island median. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Achievement First Iluminar ranks #11 of 13 elementary schools in Cranston, RI.
School address
District: Achievement First Rhode Island · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440002100495 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Achievement First Iluminar held near 470 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 440002100495 · Cranston, RI Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
465 enr · 12.9:1 · 49.9% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Achievement First Promesa (548 students)
Achievement First Iluminar held near 470 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 36.0 → 31.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Achievement First Iluminar in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Achievement Fi
Achievement First Promesa
548 students
- This school
Achievement First Iluminar
465 students
- Achievement Fi
Achievement First Providence
460 students
- Achievement Fi
Achievement First Providence H
458 students
- Achievement Fi
Achievement First Envision Ele
458 students
- Af Iluminar Ma
Af Iluminar Mayoral Middle Sch
406 students
What this shows Achievement First Iluminar reports 465 students on the CCD universe file.
How Achievement First Iluminar compares
Achievement First Iluminar held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Rhode Island and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Rhode Island | Rhode Island avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.9% | ▲ 26% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 465 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
465
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the Rhode Island average of 39.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 48% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
52.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,425
per pupil, district-wide
- below Rhode Island avg of $21,508
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 75.1%
African American 14.4%
White 4.7%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 75.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.2, Achievement First Iluminar is less mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
District finance for Achievement First Rhode Island reports $17,425 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Achievement First Iluminar Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Achievement First Promesa | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Achievement First Providence | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Achievement First Providence H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Achievement First Envision Ele | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Af Iluminar Mayoral Middle Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Achievement First Iluminar's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 460
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 28.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 458
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Similar elementary schools in Cranston
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Garden City School
Standard public school
530 students 31.2:1 students per teacher
Af Iluminar Mayoral Middle Sch
Standard public school
406 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Gladstone Street School
Standard public school
402 students 10.6:1 students per teacher
Edward S. Rhodes School
Standard public school
287 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Woodridge School
Standard public school
260 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
W. R. Dutemple School
Standard public school
254 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~465 students)
Frequently asked questions about Achievement First Iluminar
How many students attend Achievement First Iluminar?
Achievement First Iluminar has 465 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cranston, RI. CCD year-over-year: 463 (2022-23) → 470 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Achievement First Iluminar?
The student-teacher ratio at Achievement First Iluminar is 12.9:1, which is 7% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Achievement First Iluminar?
49.9% of students at Achievement First Iluminar are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Achievement First Iluminar?
The largest demographic group at Achievement First Iluminar is Hispanic or Latino at 75.1% of enrollment, in Cranston, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Achievement First Iluminar?
Achievement First Iluminar has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Achievement First Iluminar rank among elementary schools in Cranston?
By Resource Investment Index, Achievement First Iluminar ranks #11 of 13 elementary schools in Cranston, RI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Cranston on the city page.
What other schools are in Achievement First Rhode Island?
Besides Achievement First Iluminar, Achievement First Rhode Island also operates Achievement First Promesa (548 students), Achievement First Providence (460 students), and Achievement First Providence H (458 students). See the Achievement First Rhode Island district page for the complete list.