Enrollment
377
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 440003400226 Charter school
International Charter School — Pawtucket, RI
Federal NCES profile for International Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 23/100.
👥 Class size 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: International Charter · Rhode Island
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.2:1
vs 13.4:1 Rhode Island avg
+13% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
International Charter School reports 377 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 25.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 13% above the Rhode Island state mean of 13.4:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 4% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 44.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 12% above the Rhode Island average and 14% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 377 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 49.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding International Charter spends $18,395 per pupil district-wide, below the Rhode Island average of $22,892 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 28.5% from local sources (property taxes), 57.9% from the state, and 13.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How International Charter School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Rhode Island state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Rhode Island | Rhode Island avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 13% | 13.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.5% | ▲ 12% | 39.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 377 | top 50% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
15.2:1
students per teacher
— 13% above state mean
Top 80% in Rhode Island — lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
49.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,395
per pupil, district-wide
— below Rhode Island avg of $22,892
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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
Enrollment 377 Top 50% in Rhode Island — larger than 50% of 309 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 25.0
Students per teacher 15.2:1 +13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 44.5% +12% vs state
NCES ID 440003400226
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 377:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 49.9%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for International Charter, which includes International Charter School.
$18,395
Per student
-20%
vs Rhode Island
Avg $22,892
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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 a elementary school in Pawtucket, RI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at International Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at International Charter School is 15.2:1, which is 13% higher than the Rhode Island average of 13.4:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Pawtucket, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for International Charter School?
International Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.