Enrollment
414
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Central Falls, RI
Ella Risk School
Federal NCES profile for Ella Risk School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 440012000027
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 17
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ella Risk School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 86% of Rhode Island schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Rhode Island schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Central Falls · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.6:1
- small classes for Rhode Island
- 91.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Ella Risk School has class sizes smaller than 86% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ella Risk School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Central Falls, RI.
School address
District: Central Falls · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440012000027 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
39.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.6:1
vs 13.8:1 Rhode Island avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
91.4%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
+131% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Ella Risk School compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
What stands out at Ella Risk School
Ella Risk School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Central Falls, Rhode Island, enrolling 414 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 10.6:1, Ella Risk School is leaner than roughly 86% of Rhode Island schools and 23% under the state's 13.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 91.4% of students qualify for free meals, 131% above the Rhode Island average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 414 students, its enrollment sits close to the Rhode Island median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 308 scored Rhode Island schools.
Against 17 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #7.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (49%) and White (21%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 414 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 45.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Central Falls's elementary schools, it stands alongside The Learning Community (569 students): Ella Risk School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (10.6:1 vs 14.6:1).
Central Falls also operates Central Falls Sr High (788 students) and Calcutt Middle School (476 students) alongside Ella Risk 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 Ella Risk School compares
Ella Risk 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 | 10.6:1 | ▼ 23% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.4% | ▲ 131% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 414 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
414
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
91.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 131% above the Rhode Island average of 39.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 14% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.2%
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
$20,070
per pupil, district-wide
- below Rhode Island avg of $20,315
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 414 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 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
Hispanic or Latino 49.1%
White 20.9%
African American 14.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.6%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.4, Ella Risk School is more mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Central Falls, which includes Ella Risk School.
$20,070
Per student
-1%
vs Rhode Island
Avg $20,315
+21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 6.3%
State 76.7%
Federal 17.0%
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 Ella Risk School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Falls Sr High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Calcutt Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Veterans Memorial Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Raices Dual Language Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| G. Harold Hunt School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ella Risk School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 788
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 206
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 162
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar elementary schools in Central Falls
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary 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 (~414 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Ella Risk School
How many students attend Ella Risk School?
Ella Risk School has 414 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Central Falls, RI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ella Risk School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ella Risk School is 10.6:1, which is 23% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 32% 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 Ella Risk School?
91.4% of students at Ella Risk School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ella Risk School?
The largest demographic group at Ella Risk School is Hispanic or Latino at 49.1% of enrollment, in Central Falls, RI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ella Risk School?
Ella Risk School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Ella Risk School rank among elementary schools in Central Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Ella Risk School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Central Falls, RI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Central Falls on the city page.
Is Ella Risk School a good school?
Ella Risk School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 86% 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 Central Falls?
Besides Ella Risk School, Central Falls also operates Central Falls Sr High (788 students), Calcutt Middle School (476 students), and Veterans Memorial Elementary (406 students). See the Central Falls district page for the complete list.
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