Enrollment
476
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Central Falls, RI
Calcutt Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Calcutt Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 440012000024
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 52
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Calcutt Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Rhode Island schools.
- #5 of 9
- public schools in Central Falls · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 94.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Calcutt Middle School has class sizes near the Rhode Island median. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Calcutt Middle School ranks #5 of 9 public schools in Central Falls, RI.
School address
District: Central Falls · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440012000024 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 13.8:1 Rhode Island avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
94.3%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
+138% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Calcutt Middle School compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
What stands out at Calcutt Middle School
Calcutt Middle School is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Central Falls, Rhode Island, enrolling 476 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14:1 puts it in the larger third of Rhode Island schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 94.3% of students qualify for free meals, 138% above the Rhode Island average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 476 puts it in the larger third of Rhode Island schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 308 scored Rhode Island schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (42%) and White (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 238 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 82.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 120 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 476 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Among Central Falls's middle schools, it stands alongside Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High (323 students): Calcutt Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14:1 vs 10.4:1).
Central Falls also operates Central Falls Sr High (788 students) and Ella Risk School (414 students) alongside Calcutt Middle School.
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 Calcutt Middle School compares
Calcutt Middle School 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 | 14:1 | ▲ 1% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.3% | ▲ 138% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 476 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
476
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
94.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 138% above the Rhode Island average of 39.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 64% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
82.8%
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
$20,070
per pupil, district-wide
- below Rhode Island avg of $20,315
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 238 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 120 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.2 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
Hispanic or Latino 42.0%
White 24.2%
African American 20.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.4%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 42.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.6, Calcutt Middle School is more mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Central Falls, which includes Calcutt Middle School.
$20,070
Per student
-1%
vs Rhode Island
Avg $20,315
+21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 6.3%
State 76.7%
Federal 17.0%
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 Calcutt Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Falls Sr High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ella Risk School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Veterans Memorial Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Raices Dual Language Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| G. Harold Hunt School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Calcutt Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 788
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 206
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 162
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 (~476 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Calcutt Middle School
How many students attend Calcutt Middle School?
Calcutt Middle School has 476 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Central Falls, RI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Calcutt Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Calcutt Middle School is 14:1, which is 1% higher than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Calcutt Middle School?
94.3% of students at Calcutt Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Calcutt Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Calcutt Middle School is Hispanic or Latino at 42.0% of enrollment, in Central Falls, RI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Calcutt Middle School?
Calcutt Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Calcutt Middle School rank among public schools in Central Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Calcutt Middle School ranks #5 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 Calcutt Middle School a good school?
Calcutt Middle School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Central Falls?
Besides Calcutt Middle School, Central Falls also operates Central Falls Sr High (788 students), Ella Risk School (414 students), and Veterans Memorial Elementary (406 students). See the Central Falls district page for the complete list.
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