- Enrollment
- 1,085
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Centredale School held near 220 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.2 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 440078000174 · North Providence, RI Other · SMALL · TRAD
221 enr · 9.6:1 · 33.5% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: North Providence High (1,085 students)
Centredale School held near 220 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.2 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Centredale School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Providen
North Providence High
1,085 students
- Birchwood Midd 390
Birchwood Middle School
390 students
- Stephen Olney 388
Stephen Olney School
388 students
- James L. Mcgui 384
James L. Mcguire School
384 students
- Dr. Edward Ric 378
Dr. Edward Ricci School
378 students
- This school 221
Centredale School
221 students
What this shows Centredale School reports 221 students on the CCD universe file.
How Centredale School compares
Centredale School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$18,638
per pupil, district-wide
- below Rhode Island avg of $21,508
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.
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
District finance for North Providence reports $18,638 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide other 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 (~221 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 224 (2022-23) → 220 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.