- Enrollment
- 788
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Central Falls, RI
Raices Dual Language Academy
Federal NCES profile for Raices Dual Language Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 440012000529
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Raices Dual Language Academy earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Rhode Island schools.
- #3 of 9
- public schools in Central Falls · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.8:1
- small classes for Rhode Island
- 85.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Raices Dual Language Academy has class sizes smaller than 83% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Raices Dual Language Academy ranks #3 of 9 public schools in Central Falls, RI.
School address
District: Central Falls · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440012000529 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Raices Dual Language Academy held near 225 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.6 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 440012000529 · Central Falls, RI Other · SMALL · TRAD
206 enr · 10.8:1 · 85.1% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Falls Sr High (788 students)
Raices Dual Language Academy held near 225 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.6 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Raices Dual Language Academy 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
- Ella Risk Scho
Ella Risk School
414 students
- Veterans Memor
Veterans Memorial Elementary
406 students
- This school 206
Raices Dual Language Academy
206 students
- G. Harold Hunt 162
G. Harold Hunt School
162 students
What this shows Raices Dual Language Academy reports 206 students on the CCD universe file.
How Raices Dual Language Academy compares
Raices Dual Language Academy 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 | 10.8:1 | ▼ 22% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.1% | ▲ 115% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 206 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.8:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
206
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
85.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 115% 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
10.8:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 17% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.0%
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
$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
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 73.7%
White 9.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.8%
African American 6.8%
Two or More 2.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.6, Raices Dual Language Academy is less 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 Raices Dual Language Academy 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 | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ella Risk School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Veterans Memorial Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| G. Harold Hunt School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Raices Dual Language Academy'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
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 162
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools in Central Falls
1 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 (~206 students)
Frequently asked questions about Raices Dual Language Academy
How many students attend Raices Dual Language Academy?
Raices Dual Language Academy has 206 students enrolled. It is a public school in Central Falls, RI. CCD year-over-year: 221 (2022-23) → 225 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Raices Dual Language Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Raices Dual Language Academy is 10.8:1, which is 22% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 31% 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 Raices Dual Language Academy?
85.1% of students at Raices Dual Language Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Raices Dual Language Academy?
The largest demographic group at Raices Dual Language Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 73.7% of enrollment, in Central Falls, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Raices Dual Language Academy?
Raices Dual Language Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical 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 Raices Dual Language Academy rank among public schools in Central Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Raices Dual Language Academy ranks #3 of 9 public 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 public schools in Central Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Central Falls?
Besides Raices Dual Language Academy, Central Falls also operates Central Falls Sr High (788 students), Calcutt Middle School (476 students), and Ella Risk School (414 students). See the Central Falls district page for the complete list.