Enrollment
71
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.9:1
vs 13.8:1 Rhode Island avg
-43% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
51.6%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
+30% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chariho Alternative Learning a compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chariho Alternative Learning a
Chariho Alternative Learning a is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Wood River Junction, Rhode Island, enrolling 71 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7.9:1, Chariho Alternative Learning a is leaner than roughly 98% of Rhode Island schools and 43% under the state's 13.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 51.6% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 99% of Rhode Island schools, with 71 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 308 scored Rhode Island schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 56.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Chariho also operates Chariho High School (991 students) and Chariho Regional Middle School (834 students) alongside Chariho Alternative Learning a.
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 Chariho Alternative Learning a compares
Chariho Alternative Learning a 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 | 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 (what these measure)
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
$19,456
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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Chariho, which includes Chariho Alternative Learning a.
$19,456
Per student
-4%
vs Rhode Island
Avg $20,315
+17%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 66.0%
State 27.6%
Federal 6.4%
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 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
- 991
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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
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 (~71 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Wood River Junction on the city page.
Is Chariho Alternative Learning a a good school?
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. 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 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.
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