- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cumberland, RI
Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2
Federal NCES profile for Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 440001500480Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2 earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Rhode Island schools.
- #6 of 8
- elementary schools in Cumberland · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.1:1
- small classes for Rhode Island
- 52.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2 has class sizes smaller than 92% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2 ranks #6 of 8 elementary schools in Cumberland, RI.
School address
NCES ID 440001500480 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2 held near 414 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 440001500480 · Cumberland, RI Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
426 enr · 10.1:1 · 52.6% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Blackstone Valley Prep (422 students)
Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2 held near 414 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.0 → 32.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2
426 students
- Blackstone Val
Blackstone Valley Prep
422 students
- Blackstone Val
Blackstone Valley Prep High
405 students
- Blackstone Val
Blackstone Valley Prep Upper E
380 students
- Blackstone Val
Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High
323 students
- Blackstone Val
Blackstone Valley Prep Element
280 students
What this shows Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2 reports 426 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2 compares
Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2 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 | 10.1:1 | ▼ 27% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.6% | ▲ 33% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 426 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
426
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% 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
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 8% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
29.1%
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
$17,511
per pupil, district-wide
- below Rhode Island avg of $21,508
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 426 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.9%
African American 34.5%
Asian 5.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: White at 55.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.4, Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2 is more mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
District finance for Blackstone Valley Prep a Ri Mayoral Academy reports $17,511 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackstone Valley Prep | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blackstone Valley Prep High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blackstone Valley Prep Upper E | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blackstone Valley Prep Element | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 380
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Cumberland
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Community School
Standard public school
545 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Ashton School
Standard public school
429 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Blackstone Valley Prep
Standard public school
422 students 10.6:1 students per teacher
Garvin Memorial
Standard public school
422 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
John J. Mclaughlin Cumberland
Standard public school
413 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
B.F. Norton Elementary School
Standard public school
374 students 15:1 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 (~426 students)
Frequently asked questions about Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2
How many students attend Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2?
Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2 has 426 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cumberland, RI. CCD year-over-year: 409 (2022-23) → 414 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2?
The student-teacher ratio at Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2 is 10.1:1, which is 27% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 36% 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 Valley Prep E. 2?
52.6% of students at Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2?
The largest demographic group at Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2 is White at 55.9% of enrollment, in Cumberland, RI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2?
Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2 has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2 rank among elementary schools in Cumberland?
By Resource Investment Index, Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2 ranks #6 of 8 elementary schools in Cumberland, 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 Cumberland on the city page.
What other schools are in Blackstone Valley Prep a Ri Mayoral Academy?
Besides Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2, Blackstone Valley Prep a Ri Mayoral Academy also operates Blackstone Valley Prep (422 students), Blackstone Valley Prep High (405 students), and Blackstone Valley Prep Upper E (380 students). See the Blackstone Valley Prep a Ri Mayoral Academy district page for the complete list.