Enrollment
377
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pawtucket, RI
International Charter School
Federal NCES profile for International Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 440003400226Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
International Charter School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Rhode Island schools.
- #7 of 7
- elementary schools in Pawtucket · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 15.1:1
- large classes for Rhode Island
- 44.5%
- free-lunch eligible
International Charter School has class sizes larger than 73% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, International Charter School ranks #7 of 7 elementary schools in Pawtucket, RI.
School address
District: International Charter · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440003400226 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.1:1
vs 13.8:1 Rhode Island avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.5%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How International Charter School compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
What stands out at International Charter School
International Charter School is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, enrolling 377 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 15.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Rhode Island schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 44.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 377 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.
Among 59 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Rhode Island schools statewide, it ranks #50, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (67%) and White (15%) (diversity index 51/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 377 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Pawtucket's elementary schools, it stands alongside Potter-Burns School (430 students): International Charter School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (15.1:1 vs 13.4:1).
International Charter is a single-school charter district, so International Charter School operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 International Charter School compares
International Charter 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 | 15.1:1 | ▲ 9% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.5% | ▲ 12% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 377 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
377
Bigger than 44% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
44.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% 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
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 73% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
49.9%
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
$18,221
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 377 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
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 66.6%
White 14.9%
African American 13.8%
Two or More 4.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 66.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.4, International Charter School is more mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for International Charter, which includes International Charter School.
$18,221
Per student
-10%
vs Rhode Island
Avg $20,315
+10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 28.5%
State 57.9%
Federal 13.7%
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.
Similar elementary schools in Pawtucket
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Potter-Burns School
Standard public school
430 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Cunningham School
Standard public school
355 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Curvin-Mccabe School
Standard public school
353 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Agnes E. Little School
Standard public school
320 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Elizabeth Baldwin School
Standard public school
320 students 11.9:1 students per teacher
Francis J. Varieur School
Standard public school
270 students 13.5:1 students per teacher
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 (~377 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about International Charter School
How many students attend International Charter School?
International Charter School has 377 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pawtucket, RI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at International Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at International Charter School is 15.1:1, which is 9% higher than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at International Charter School?
44.5% of students at International Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of International Charter School?
The largest demographic group at International Charter School is Hispanic or Latino at 66.6% of enrollment, in Pawtucket, RI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for International Charter School?
International Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 International Charter School rank among elementary schools in Pawtucket?
By Resource Investment Index, International Charter School ranks #7 of 7 elementary 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 elementary schools in Pawtucket on the city page.
Is International Charter School a good school?
International Charter School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of 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 International Charter?
None; International Charter is a single-school charter district, and International Charter School is its only campus.
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