- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High held near 326 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 440001500475 · Central Falls, RI Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
323 enr · 10.4:1 · 54.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2 (426 students)
Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High held near 326 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High 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
- This school
Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High
323 students
- Blackstone Val
Blackstone Valley Prep Element
280 students
What this shows Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High reports 323 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High compares
Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 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 methodology
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
$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
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.
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
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 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
- 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.
Nationwide middle 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 (~323 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 324 (2022-23) → 326 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.