Enrollment
357
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 440003600246 Charter school
Blackstone Academy Charter — Pawtucket, RI
Federal NCES profile for Blackstone Academy Charter, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 35/100.
👥 Class size 48
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 76
📋 Attendance 10
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blackstone Academy Charter earns an F Resource Investment Index (35/100), with class sizes near the Rhode Island median.
- F
- Resource Index · 35/100
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 55.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 357
- students enrolled
School address
District: Blackstone Academy · Rhode Island
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13:1
vs 13.4:1 Rhode Island avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.0%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
+39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Blackstone Academy Charter compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Blackstone Academy Charter reports 357 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 27.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 3% below the Rhode Island state mean of 13.4:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.7:1, it is 17% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 55.0% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 39% above the Rhode Island average and 6% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 119 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 35.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Blackstone Academy spends $19,061 per pupil district-wide, below the Rhode Island average of $22,892 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 19.9% from local sources (property taxes), 64.1% from the state, and 16.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Blackstone Academy Charter compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Rhode Island state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Rhode Island | Rhode Island avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 3% | 13.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.0% | ▲ 39% | 39.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 357 | top 48% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Class size vs. every US school
Students per teacher (lower means more individual attention)
13 Among the smallest classes smaller classes than 69% of 92,598 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
School size vs. every US school
Total enrollment — where this school sits by size (neither large nor small is 'better')
357 larger than 41% of 95,891 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
55.0%
free-lunch eligible
— 39% 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
13:1
students per teacher
— 3% below state mean
Top 50% in Rhode Island — lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
35.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,061
per pupil, district-wide
— below Rhode Island avg of $22,892
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 119 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 357 Top 48% in Rhode Island — larger than 52% of 309 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 27.0
Students per teacher 13:1 -3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 55.0% +39% vs state
NCES ID 440003600246
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 64.1%
African American 20.2%
White 7.3%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 64.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
AP program Not offered
Counselors (FTE) 3.0
Students per counselor 119:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 35.9%
In-school suspensions 2
Out-of-school suspensions 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Blackstone Academy, which includes Blackstone Academy Charter.
$19,061
Per student
-17%
vs Rhode Island
Avg $22,892
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 19.9%
State 64.1%
Federal 16.0%
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.
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Frequently asked questions about Blackstone Academy Charter
How many students attend Blackstone Academy Charter?
Blackstone Academy Charter has 357 students enrolled. It is a high school in Pawtucket, RI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blackstone Academy Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Blackstone Academy Charter is 13:1, which is 3% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.4:1 and 17% 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 Blackstone Academy Charter?
55.0% of students at Blackstone Academy Charter are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blackstone Academy Charter?
The largest demographic group at Blackstone Academy Charter is Hispanic or Latino at 64.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Pawtucket, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blackstone Academy Charter?
Blackstone Academy Charter has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.