- Enrollment
- 788
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
Ella Risk School shrank from 430 students in 2022-23 to 386 in 2023-24 (-10.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 39.5 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-44 students YoY 440012000027 · Central Falls, RI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
414 enr · 10.6:1 · 91.4% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Falls Sr High (788 students)
Ella Risk School shrank from 430 students in 2022-23 to 386 in 2023-24 (-10.2%). Teacher FTE lost 39.5 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Ella Risk School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Falls
Central Falls Sr High
788 students
- Calcutt Middle
Calcutt Middle School
476 students
- This school
Ella Risk School
414 students
- Veterans Memor
Veterans Memorial Elementary
406 students
- Raices Dual La 206
Raices Dual Language Academy
206 students
- G. Harold Hunt 162
G. Harold Hunt School
162 students
What this shows Ella Risk School reports 414 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ella Risk School compares
Ella Risk School is a shrinking 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 | 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 methodology
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
$21,971
per pupil, district-wide
- above Rhode Island avg of $21,508
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.
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
District finance for Central Falls reports $21,971 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~414 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 430 (2022-23) → 386 (2023-24), down 44.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.