Enrollment
280
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10:1
vs 13.8:1 Rhode Island avg
-28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.6%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Blackstone Valley Prep Element compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
What stands out at Blackstone Valley Prep Element
Blackstone Valley Prep Element is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Cumberland, Rhode Island, enrolling 280 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10:1, Blackstone Valley Prep Element is leaner than roughly 93% of Rhode Island schools and 28% under the state's 13.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 46.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 280 puts it in the smaller third of Rhode Island schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 308 scored Rhode Island schools.
Against 48 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #25.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and African American (37%) (diversity index 55/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 40.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Blackstone Valley Prep a Ri Mayoral Academy spends $16,334 per pupil, 20% below the Rhode Island average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Cumberland's elementary schools, it stands alongside Community School (545 students): Blackstone Valley Prep Element is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10:1 vs 13.6:1).
Blackstone Valley Prep a Ri Mayoral Academy also operates Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2 (426 students) and Blackstone Valley Prep (422 students) alongside Blackstone Valley Prep Element.
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 Blackstone Valley Prep Element compares
Blackstone Valley Prep Element 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,334
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
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Blackstone Valley Prep a Ri Mayoral Academy, which includes Blackstone Valley Prep Element.
$16,334
Per student
-20%
vs Rhode Island
Avg $20,315
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 27.8%
State 59.3%
Federal 12.9%
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 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
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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
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 (~280 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Blackstone Valley Prep Element a good school?
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. 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 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.
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