Enrollment
63
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Middle school (grades 6-8) NCES 440012000542
Raices Upper Dual Language Acd — Central Falls, RI
Federal NCES profile for Raices Upper Dual Language Acd, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 20/100.
👥 Class size 20
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 →
The verdict
Raices Upper Dual Language Acd earns an F Resource Investment Index (20/100), with class sizes larger than 98% of Rhode Island schools.
- F
- Resource Index · 20/100
- 20:1
- large classes for Rhode Island
- 87.5%
- free-lunch eligible
- 63
- students enrolled
School address
District: Central Falls · 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)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20:1
vs 13.4:1 Rhode Island avg
+49% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
87.5%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
+121% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Raices Upper Dual Language Acd compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Raices Upper Dual Language Acd reports 63 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 2.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 20:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 49% 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 15.7:1, it is 27% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 87.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 121% above the Rhode Island average and 69% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Central Falls spends $24,020 per pupil district-wide, above the Rhode Island average of $22,892 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 6.3% from local sources (property taxes), 76.7% from the state, and 17.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (F), calculated from 1 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 Raices Upper Dual Language Acd 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 | 20:1 | ▲ 49% | 13.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.5% | ▲ 121% | 39.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 63 | top 1% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Class size vs. every US school
Students per teacher (lower means more individual attention)
20 smaller classes than 16% of 92,598 US schools
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US schools. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 2024-25
School size vs. every US school
Total enrollment — where this school sits by size (neither large nor small is 'better')
63 larger than 7% of 95,891 US schools
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more US schools. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education — NCES Common Core of Data · 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
87.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 121% 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
20:1
students per teacher
— 49% above state mean
Top 98% in Rhode Island — lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$24,020
per pupil, district-wide
— above Rhode Island avg of $22,892
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Overview
Enrollment 63 Top 1% in Rhode Island — larger than 99% of 309 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 2.0
Students per teacher 20:1 +49% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 87.5% +121% vs state
NCES ID 440012000542
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 79.4%
White 11.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 7.9%
African American 1.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 79.4% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Central Falls, which includes Raices Upper Dual Language Acd.
$24,020
Per student
+5%
vs Rhode Island
Avg $22,892
+23%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 6.3%
State 76.7%
Federal 17.0%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 788
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Enrollment
- 476
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Enrollment
- 414
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Enrollment
- 206
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
Educator & family resources
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Frequently asked questions about Raices Upper Dual Language Acd
How many students attend Raices Upper Dual Language Acd?
Raices Upper Dual Language Acd has 63 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Central falls, RI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Raices Upper Dual Language Acd?
The student-teacher ratio at Raices Upper Dual Language Acd is 20:1, which is 49% higher than the Rhode Island average of 13.4:1 and 27% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Raices Upper Dual Language Acd?
87.5% of students at Raices Upper Dual Language Acd are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Raices Upper Dual Language Acd?
The largest demographic group at Raices Upper Dual Language Acd is Hispanic or Latino at 79.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Central falls, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Raices Upper Dual Language Acd?
Raices Upper Dual Language Acd has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.