Enrollment
221
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · North Providence, RI
Centredale School
Federal NCES profile for Centredale School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 440078000174
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Centredale School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 94% of Rhode Island schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Rhode Island schools.
- #5 of 9
- public schools in North Providence · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9.6:1
- small classes for Rhode Island
- 33.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Centredale School has class sizes smaller than 94% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Centredale School ranks #5 of 9 public schools in North Providence, RI.
School address
District: North Providence · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440078000174 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.6:1
vs 13.8:1 Rhode Island avg
-30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.5%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
-15% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Centredale School compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
What stands out at Centredale School
Centredale School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in North Providence, Rhode Island, enrolling 221 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.6:1, Centredale School is leaner than roughly 94% of Rhode Island schools and 30% under the state's 13.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 33.5% lands close to the Rhode Island typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 221 puts it in the smaller third of Rhode Island schools by headcount.
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 mid-pack at #28.
Its student body is led by White (45%) and Hispanic or Latino (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among North Providence's public schools, it stands alongside Greystone School (303 students): Centredale School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (9.6:1 vs 10.8:1).
North Providence also operates North Providence High (1,085 students) and Birchwood Middle School (390 students) alongside Centredale 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 Centredale School compares
Centredale 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 | 9.6:1 | ▼ 30% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.5% | ▼ 15% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 221 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.6:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
221
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the Rhode Island average of 39.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9.6:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 6% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
43.9%
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
$17,717
per pupil, district-wide
- below Rhode Island avg of $20,315
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 45.2%
Hispanic or Latino 25.3%
African American 19.5%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 45.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.8, Centredale School is more mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Providence, which includes Centredale School.
$17,717
Per student
-13%
vs Rhode Island
Avg $20,315
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.0%
State 44.5%
Federal 10.5%
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 Centredale School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Providence High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Birchwood Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Stephen Olney School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James L. Mcguire School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dr. Edward Ricci School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Centredale School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,085
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools in North Providence
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other 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 (~221 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Centredale School
How many students attend Centredale School?
Centredale School has 221 students enrolled. It is a public school in North Providence, RI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Centredale School?
The student-teacher ratio at Centredale School is 9.6:1, which is 30% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 39% 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 Centredale School?
33.5% of students at Centredale School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Centredale School?
The largest demographic group at Centredale School is White at 45.2% of enrollment, in North Providence, RI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Centredale School?
Centredale School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Centredale School rank among public schools in North Providence?
By Resource Investment Index, Centredale School ranks #5 of 9 public schools in North Providence, 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 North Providence on the city page.
Is Centredale School a good school?
Centredale School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 94% of Rhode Island schools. 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 North Providence?
Besides Centredale School, North Providence also operates North Providence High (1,085 students), Birchwood Middle School (390 students), and Stephen Olney School (388 students). See the North Providence district page for the complete list.
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