Enrollment
406
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cranston, RI
Af Iluminar Mayoral Middle Sch
Federal NCES profile for Af Iluminar Mayoral Middle Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 440002100527Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Af Iluminar Mayoral Middle Sch earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Rhode Island schools.
- #11 of 13
- elementary schools in Cranston · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Rhode Island
- 53.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Af Iluminar Mayoral Middle Sch has class sizes larger than 88% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Af Iluminar Mayoral Middle Sch ranks #11 of 13 elementary schools in Cranston, RI.
School address
District: Achievement First Rhode Island · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440002100527 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
24.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.9:1
vs 13.8:1 Rhode Island avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
53.4%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
+35% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Af Iluminar Mayoral Middle Sch compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
What stands out at Af Iluminar Mayoral Middle Sch
Af Iluminar Mayoral Middle Sch is a higher-need, mid-sized charter elementary school in Cranston, Rhode Island, enrolling 406 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.9:1 is larger than about 88% of Rhode Island schools and 22% above the 13.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 53.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 406 students, its enrollment sits close to the Rhode Island median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 308 scored Rhode Island schools.
Against 52 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #34.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (71%) and African American (20%) (diversity index 45/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Cranston's elementary schools, it stands alongside Garden City School (530 students): Af Iluminar Mayoral Middle Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (16.9:1 vs 31.2:1).
Achievement First Rhode Island also operates Achievement First Promesa (548 students) and Achievement First Iluminar (465 students) alongside Af Iluminar Mayoral Middle Sch.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Af Iluminar Mayoral Middle Sch compares
Af Iluminar Mayoral Middle Sch on the metrics families compare, against Rhode Island and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Rhode Island | Rhode Island avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▲ 22% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.4% | ▲ 35% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 406 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
406
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
53.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% 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
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 88% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.0%
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
$17,311
per pupil, district-wide
- below Rhode Island avg of $20,315
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
13
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 70.9%
African American 20.2%
Two or More 3.9%
White 3.2%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 70.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.4, Af Iluminar Mayoral Middle Sch is about as mixed as the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Achievement First Rhode Island, which includes Af Iluminar Mayoral Middle Sch.
$17,311
Per student
-15%
vs Rhode Island
Avg $20,315
+4%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 30.5%
State 55.5%
Federal 14.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Af Iluminar Mayoral Middle Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Achievement First Promesa | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Achievement First Iluminar | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Achievement First Providence | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar 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 |
Comparisons are relative to Af Iluminar Mayoral Middle Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- 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
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
Achievement First Iluminar
Standard public school
465 students 12.9:1 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Rhode Island, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~406 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Af Iluminar Mayoral Middle Sch
How many students attend Af Iluminar Mayoral Middle Sch?
Af Iluminar Mayoral Middle Sch has 406 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cranston, RI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Af Iluminar Mayoral Middle Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Af Iluminar Mayoral Middle Sch is 16.9:1, which is 22% higher than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Af Iluminar Mayoral Middle Sch?
53.4% of students at Af Iluminar Mayoral Middle Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Af Iluminar Mayoral Middle Sch?
The largest demographic group at Af Iluminar Mayoral Middle Sch is Hispanic or Latino at 70.9% of enrollment, in Cranston, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Af Iluminar Mayoral Middle Sch?
Af Iluminar Mayoral Middle Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Af Iluminar Mayoral Middle Sch rank among elementary schools in Cranston?
By Resource Investment Index, Af Iluminar Mayoral Middle Sch 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.
Is Af Iluminar Mayoral Middle Sch a good school?
Af Iluminar Mayoral Middle Sch earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Rhode Island schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Achievement First Rhode Island?
Besides Af Iluminar Mayoral Middle Sch, Achievement First Rhode Island also operates Achievement First Promesa (548 students), Achievement First Iluminar (465 students), and Achievement First Providence (460 students). See the Achievement First Rhode Island district page for the complete list.
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