Enrollment
788
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Central Falls, RI
Central Falls Sr High
Federal NCES profile for Central Falls Sr High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 440012000026
👥 S:T ratio 37
📚 AP courses 45
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Central Falls Sr High earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Rhode Island schools.
- #6 of 9
- public schools in Central Falls · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- large classes for Rhode Island
- 91.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Central Falls Sr High has class sizes larger than 81% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Central Falls Sr High ranks #6 of 9 public schools in Central Falls, RI.
School address
District: Central Falls · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440012000026 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.8:1
vs 13.8:1 Rhode Island avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
91.0%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
+130% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Central Falls Sr High compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
What stands out at Central Falls Sr High
Central Falls Sr High is a high-poverty, large high school in Central Falls, Rhode Island, enrolling 788 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Rhode Island schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 91.0% of students qualify for free meals, 130% above the Rhode Island average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Rhode Island, bigger than 91% of state schools at 788 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 308 scored Rhode Island schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (52%) and White (21%) (diversity index 66/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 9 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 263 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 66.8% 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.
Central Falls also operates Calcutt Middle School (476 students) and Ella Risk School (414 students) alongside Central Falls Sr 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 Central Falls Sr High compares
Central Falls Sr 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 14% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.0% | ▲ 130% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 788 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
788
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
91.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 130% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 81% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
66.8%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 263 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 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 51.6%
White 20.5%
African American 17.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 6.7%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.6, Central Falls Sr High is more mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 9
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Central Falls, which includes Central Falls Sr High.
$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 Central Falls Sr High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcutt Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ella Risk School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Veterans Memorial Elementary | Smaller | 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 Central Falls Sr High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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 high 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 (~788 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.8:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Central Falls Sr High
How many students attend Central Falls Sr High?
Central Falls Sr High has 788 students enrolled. It is a high school in Central Falls, RI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Falls Sr High?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Falls Sr High is 15.8:1, which is 14% higher than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Central Falls Sr High?
91.0% of students at Central Falls Sr High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Central Falls Sr High?
The largest demographic group at Central Falls Sr High is Hispanic or Latino at 51.6% of enrollment, in Central Falls, RI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Central Falls Sr High?
Central Falls Sr High has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Central Falls Sr High rank among public schools in Central Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Central Falls Sr High ranks #6 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 Central Falls Sr High a good school?
Central Falls Sr High earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% 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 Central Falls?
Besides Central Falls Sr High, Central Falls also operates Calcutt Middle School (476 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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