- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lincoln, RI
Blackstone Valley Prep Upper E
Federal NCES profile for Blackstone Valley Prep Upper E, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 440001500513Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blackstone Valley Prep Upper E earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Lincoln · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 59.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Blackstone Valley Prep Upper E has class sizes near the Rhode Island median. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blackstone Valley Prep Upper E ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Lincoln, RI.
School address
NCES ID 440001500513 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Blackstone Valley Prep Upper E held near 391 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 440001500513 · Lincoln, RI Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
380 enr · 14.1:1 · 59.9% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2 (426 students)
Blackstone Valley Prep Upper E held near 391 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Blackstone Valley Prep Upper E 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
- This school
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 Upper E reports 380 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blackstone Valley Prep Upper E compares
Blackstone Valley Prep Upper E 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 | 14.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.9% | ▲ 51% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 380 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
380
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
59.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 66% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
35.0%
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
49
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.3%
African American 32.6%
Asian 5.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 60.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.7, Blackstone Valley Prep Upper E 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 Upper E Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blackstone Valley Prep | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blackstone Valley Prep High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blackstone Valley Prep Element | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blackstone Valley Prep Upper E'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
- 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 Lincoln
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~380 students)
Frequently asked questions about Blackstone Valley Prep Upper E
How many students attend Blackstone Valley Prep Upper E?
Blackstone Valley Prep Upper E has 380 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lincoln, RI. CCD year-over-year: 387 (2022-23) → 391 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blackstone Valley Prep Upper E?
The student-teacher ratio at Blackstone Valley Prep Upper E is 14.1:1, which is 2% higher than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Blackstone Valley Prep Upper E?
59.9% of students at Blackstone Valley Prep Upper E 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 Upper E?
The largest demographic group at Blackstone Valley Prep Upper E is White at 60.3% of enrollment, in Lincoln, RI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blackstone Valley Prep Upper E?
Blackstone Valley Prep Upper E has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (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 Upper E rank among elementary schools in Lincoln?
By Resource Investment Index, Blackstone Valley Prep Upper E ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Lincoln, 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 Lincoln on the city page.
What other schools are in Blackstone Valley Prep a Ri Mayoral Academy?
Besides Blackstone Valley Prep Upper E, 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.