Enrollment
323
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Central Falls, RI
Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High
Federal NCES profile for Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 440001500475Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Rhode Island schools.
- #2 of 9
- public schools in Central Falls · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Rhode Island
- 54.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High has class sizes smaller than 89% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Central Falls, RI.
School address
NCES ID 440001500475 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.4:1
vs 13.8:1 Rhode Island avg
-25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.0%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
+36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
What stands out at Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High
Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High is a higher-need, mid-sized charter middle school in Central Falls, Rhode Island, enrolling 323 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.4:1, Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High is leaner than roughly 89% of Rhode Island schools and 25% 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 54.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 323 students, its enrollment sits close to the Rhode Island median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 308 scored Rhode Island schools.
Against 50 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #8.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and African American (31%) (diversity index 49/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.3% 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 Central Falls's middle schools, it stands alongside Calcutt Middle School (476 students): Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.4:1 vs 14:1).
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 Jr High.
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 Jr High compares
Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 25% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.0% | ▲ 36% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 323 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
323
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 25% below state mean
Top 11% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.3%
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
39
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.0 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 64.7%
African American 30.7%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 64.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.6, Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High is about as mixed as 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 Jr High.
$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 Jr High 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 | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blackstone Valley Prep High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blackstone Valley Prep Upper E | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Blackstone Valley Prep Element | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High'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
- 280
- Students per teacher
- 10:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar middle schools in Central Falls
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle 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 (~323 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High
How many students attend Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High?
Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High has 323 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Central Falls, RI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High?
The student-teacher ratio at Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High is 10.4:1, which is 25% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 34% 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 Jr High?
54.0% of students at Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High 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 Jr High?
The largest demographic group at Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High is White at 64.7% of enrollment, in Central Falls, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High?
Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Jr High rank among public schools in Central Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High ranks #2 of 9 public schools in Central Falls, RI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Central Falls on the city page.
Is Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High a good school?
Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% 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 Jr High, 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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