- Enrollment
- 1,653
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Cranston, RI
Nel/Cps Construction Career
Federal NCES profile for Nel/Cps Construction Career, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 440024000229Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nel/Cps Construction Career earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Rhode Island schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Cranston · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11:1
- small classes for Rhode Island
- 52.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Nel/Cps Construction Career has class sizes smaller than 81% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nel/Cps Construction Career ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Cranston, RI.
School address
District: Cranston · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440024000229 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
Nel/Cps Construction Career grew from 159 students in 2022-23 to 180 in 2023-24 (+13.2%).
Teacher FTE added 16.6 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 440024000229 · Cranston, RI High · SMALL · CHARTER
176 enr · 11:1 · 52.2% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Cranston High School West (1,653 students)
Nel/Cps Construction Career grew from 159 students in 2022-23 to 180 in 2023-24 (+13.2%). Teacher FTE added 16.6 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Nel/Cps Construction Career in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cranston High
Cranston High School West
1,653 students
- Cranston High
Cranston High School East
1,525 students
- Western Hills
Western Hills Middle School
727 students
- Park View Midd
Park View Middle School
711 students
- Garden City Sc 530
Garden City School
530 students
- This school 176
Nel/Cps Construction Career
176 students
What this shows Nel/Cps Construction Career reports 176 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nel/Cps Construction Career compares
Nel/Cps Construction Career is a growing 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 | 11:1 | ▼ 20% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.2% | ▲ 32% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 176 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
176
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
11:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 19% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$18,884
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 + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.6%
White 34.7%
Two or More 6.3%
African American 5.7%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.6, Nel/Cps Construction Career is more mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Cranston reports $18,884 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nel/Cps Construction Career Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cranston High School West | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cranston High School East | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western Hills Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Park View Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garden City School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nel/Cps Construction Career's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,525
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 530
- Students per teacher
- 31.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar high schools in Cranston
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~176 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11:1)
Frequently asked questions about Nel/Cps Construction Career
How many students attend Nel/Cps Construction Career?
Nel/Cps Construction Career has 176 students enrolled. It is a high school in Cranston, RI. CCD year-over-year: 159 (2022-23) → 180 (2023-24), up 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nel/Cps Construction Career?
The student-teacher ratio at Nel/Cps Construction Career is 11:1, which is 20% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 30% 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 Nel/Cps Construction Career?
52.2% of students at Nel/Cps Construction Career are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nel/Cps Construction Career?
The largest demographic group at Nel/Cps Construction Career is Hispanic or Latino at 50.6% of enrollment, in Cranston, RI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nel/Cps Construction Career?
Nel/Cps Construction Career has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Nel/Cps Construction Career rank among high schools in Cranston?
By Resource Investment Index, Nel/Cps Construction Career ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Cranston, RI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Cranston on the city page.
What other schools are in Cranston?
Besides Nel/Cps Construction Career, Cranston also operates Cranston High School West (1,653 students), Cranston High School East (1,525 students), and Western Hills Middle School (727 students). See the Cranston district page for the complete list.