Enrollment
221
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 440078000174
Centredale School — North Providence, RI
Federal NCES profile for Centredale School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 30/100.
👥 Class size 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
The verdict
Centredale School earns an F Resource Investment Index (30/100), even as it posts class sizes smaller than 96% of Rhode Island schools.
- F
- Resource Index · 30/100
- 9.7:1
- small classes for Rhode Island
- 33.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 221
- students enrolled
School address
District: North Providence · Rhode Island
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.7:1
vs 13.4:1 Rhode Island avg
-28% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Centredale School reports 221 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 23.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 28% below the Rhode Island state mean of 13.4:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.7:1, it is 38% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 33.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 15% below the Rhode Island average and 35% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 43.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding North Providence spends $20,654 per pupil district-wide, below the Rhode Island average of $22,892 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 45.0% from local sources (property taxes), 44.5% from the state, and 10.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Centredale School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Rhode Island state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Rhode Island | Rhode Island avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.7:1 | ▼ 28% | 13.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.5% | ▼ 15% | 39.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 221 | top 16% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Class size vs. every US school
Students per teacher (lower means more individual attention)
10 Among the smallest classes smaller classes than 91% of 92,598 US schools
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US schools. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
School size vs. every US school
Total enrollment — where this school sits by size (neither large nor small is 'better')
221 larger than 22% of 95,891 US schools
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Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
9.7:1
students per teacher
— 28% below state mean
Top 4% in Rhode Island — lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
43.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$20,654
per pupil, district-wide
— below Rhode Island avg of $22,892
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
Enrollment 221 Top 16% in Rhode Island — larger than 84% of 309 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 23.0
Students per teacher 9.7:1 -28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 33.5% -15% vs state
NCES ID 440078000174
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 43.9%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for North Providence, which includes Centredale School.
$20,654
Per student
-10%
vs Rhode Island
Avg $22,892
+6%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,085
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Enrollment
- 390
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
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Educator & family resources
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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 other school in North Providence, RI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Centredale School?
The student-teacher ratio at Centredale School is 9.7:1, which is 28% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.4:1 and 38% 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in North Providence, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Centredale School?
Centredale School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.