- Enrollment
- 995
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pawtucket, RI
Fallon Memorial School
Federal NCES profile for Fallon Memorial School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 440084000192
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fallon Memorial School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Rhode Island schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Pawtucket · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.1:1
- students per teacher
- 48.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Fallon Memorial School has class sizes near the Rhode Island median. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fallon Memorial School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Pawtucket, RI.
School address
District: Pawtucket · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440084000192 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Fallon Memorial School held near 549 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.3 → 45.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 440084000192 · Pawtucket, RI Other · MID · TRAD
520 enr · 12.1:1 · 48.8% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: William E. Tolman High (995 students)
Fallon Memorial School held near 549 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.3 → 45.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Fallon Memorial School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- William E. Tol
William E. Tolman High
995 students
- Charles E. She
Charles E. Shea High School
770 students
- Joseph Jenks M
Joseph Jenks Middle School
697 students
- Lyman B. Goff
Lyman B. Goff Middle School
637 students
- Samuel Slater
Samuel Slater Middle School
590 students
- This school
Fallon Memorial School
520 students
What this shows Fallon Memorial School reports 520 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fallon Memorial School compares
Fallon Memorial 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.8% | ▲ 23% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 520 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
520
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 34% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
55.0%
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
$19,041
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
Hispanic or Latino 44.3%
White 28.6%
African American 19.5%
Two or More 6.3%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.0, Fallon Memorial School is more mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
District finance for Pawtucket reports $19,041 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fallon Memorial School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William E. Tolman High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Charles E. Shea High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joseph Jenks Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lyman B. Goff Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Samuel Slater Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fallon Memorial School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 697
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 637
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 590
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar other schools in Pawtucket
3 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 (~520 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fallon Memorial School
How many students attend Fallon Memorial School?
Fallon Memorial School has 520 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pawtucket, RI. CCD year-over-year: 566 (2022-23) → 549 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fallon Memorial School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fallon Memorial School is 12.1:1, which is 12% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 23% 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 Fallon Memorial School?
48.8% of students at Fallon Memorial School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fallon Memorial School?
The largest demographic group at Fallon Memorial School is Hispanic or Latino at 44.3% of enrollment, in Pawtucket, RI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fallon Memorial School?
Fallon Memorial School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 Fallon Memorial School rank among schools in Pawtucket?
By Resource Investment Index, Fallon Memorial School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Pawtucket, RI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pawtucket on the city page.
What other schools are in Pawtucket?
Besides Fallon Memorial School, Pawtucket also operates William E. Tolman High (995 students), Charles E. Shea High School (770 students), and Joseph Jenks Middle School (697 students). See the Pawtucket district page for the complete list.