- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cumberland, RI
Blackstone Valley Prep Element
Federal NCES profile for Blackstone Valley Prep Element, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 440001500496Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blackstone Valley Prep Element earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 93% of Rhode Island schools.
- #7 of 8
- elementary schools in Cumberland · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10:1
- small classes for Rhode Island
- 46.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Blackstone Valley Prep Element has class sizes smaller than 93% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blackstone Valley Prep Element ranks #7 of 8 elementary schools in Cumberland, RI.
School address
NCES ID 440001500496 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Blackstone Valley Prep Element held near 269 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 440001500496 · Cumberland, RI Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
280 enr · 10:1 · 46.6% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2 (426 students)
Blackstone Valley Prep Element held near 269 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Blackstone Valley Prep Element in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Blackstone Val
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
- This school
Blackstone Valley Prep Element
280 students
What this shows Blackstone Valley Prep Element reports 280 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blackstone Valley Prep Element compares
Blackstone Valley Prep Element 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 | ▼ 28% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.6% | ▲ 18% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 280 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
280
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 7% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
40.0%
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
$17,511
per pupil, district-wide
- below Rhode Island avg of $21,508
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.2%
African American 37.3%
Asian 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Largest group: White at 55.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.4, Blackstone Valley Prep Element 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 Element Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blackstone Valley Prep | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blackstone Valley Prep High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blackstone Valley Prep Upper E | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blackstone Valley Prep Element's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- 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
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 E. 2
Standard public school
426 students 10.1:1 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
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 (~280 students)
Frequently asked questions about Blackstone Valley Prep Element
How many students attend Blackstone Valley Prep Element?
Blackstone Valley Prep Element has 280 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cumberland, RI. CCD year-over-year: 262 (2022-23) → 269 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blackstone Valley Prep Element?
The student-teacher ratio at Blackstone Valley Prep Element is 10:1, which is 28% 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 Element?
46.6% of students at Blackstone Valley Prep Element 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 Element?
The largest demographic group at Blackstone Valley Prep Element is White at 55.2% of enrollment, in Cumberland, RI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blackstone Valley Prep Element?
Blackstone Valley Prep Element has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Blackstone Valley Prep Element rank among elementary schools in Cumberland?
By Resource Investment Index, Blackstone Valley Prep Element ranks #7 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 Element, Blackstone Valley Prep a Ri Mayoral Academy also operates Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2 (426 students), Blackstone Valley Prep (422 students), and Blackstone Valley Prep High (405 students). See the Blackstone Valley Prep a Ri Mayoral Academy district page for the complete list.