- Enrollment
- 991
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Wood River Junction, RI
Chariho Alternative Learning a
Federal NCES profile for Chariho Alternative Learning a, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 440015000286
👥 S:T ratio 68
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chariho Alternative Learning a earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Rhode Island schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Rhode Island.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Wood River Junction · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.9:1
- small classes for Rhode Island
- 51.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Chariho Alternative Learning a has class sizes smaller than 98% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chariho Alternative Learning a ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Wood River Junction, RI.
School address
District: Chariho · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440015000286 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Chariho Alternative Learning a grew from 64 students in 2022-23 to 72 in 2023-24 (+12.5%).
Teacher FTE held 9.9 → 10.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+8 students YoY 440015000286 · Wood River Junction, RI Other · SMALL · TRAD
71 enr · 7.9:1 · 51.6% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Chariho High School (991 students)
Chariho Alternative Learning a grew from 64 students in 2022-23 to 72 in 2023-24 (+12.5%). Teacher FTE held 9.9 → 10.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Chariho Alternative Learning a in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chariho High S
Chariho High School
991 students
- Chariho Region
Chariho Regional Middle School
834 students
- Richmond Eleme 371
Richmond Elementary School
371 students
- Charlestown El 246
Charlestown Elementary School
246 students
- Hope Valley El 226
Hope Valley Elementary School
226 students
- This school 71
Chariho Alternative Learning a
71 students
What this shows Chariho Alternative Learning a reports 71 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chariho Alternative Learning a compares
Chariho Alternative Learning a is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 7.9:1 | ▼ 43% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 51.6% | ▲ 30% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 71 | top 99% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.9:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
71
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
51.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the Rhode Island average of 39.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
7.9:1
students per teacher
- 43% below state mean
Top 2% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
56.3%
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
$20,898
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
1
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 2.8%
Largest group: White at 80.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.9, Chariho Alternative Learning a is less mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
District finance for Chariho reports $20,898 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chariho Alternative Learning a Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chariho High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chariho Regional Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Richmond Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charlestown Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hope Valley Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chariho Alternative Learning a's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 834
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 226
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~71 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chariho Alternative Learning a
How many students attend Chariho Alternative Learning a?
Chariho Alternative Learning a has 71 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Wood River Junction, RI. CCD year-over-year: 64 (2022-23) → 72 (2023-24), up 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chariho Alternative Learning a?
The student-teacher ratio at Chariho Alternative Learning a is 7.9:1, which is 43% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 50% 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 Chariho Alternative Learning a?
51.6% of students at Chariho Alternative Learning a are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chariho Alternative Learning a?
The largest demographic group at Chariho Alternative Learning a is White at 80.3% of enrollment, in Wood River Junction, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chariho Alternative Learning a?
Chariho Alternative Learning a has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical 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 Chariho Alternative Learning a rank among public schools in Wood River Junction?
By Resource Investment Index, Chariho Alternative Learning a ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Wood River Junction, RI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Chariho?
Besides Chariho Alternative Learning a, Chariho also operates Chariho High School (991 students), Chariho Regional Middle School (834 students), and Richmond Elementary School (371 students). See the Chariho district page for the complete list.