Enrollment
573
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Woonsocket, RI
Rise Prep Mayoral Academy
Federal NCES profile for Rise Prep Mayoral Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 440002900494Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rise Prep Mayoral Academy earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Rhode Island schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Rhode Island schools.
- #1 of 5
- elementary schools in Woonsocket · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- large classes for Rhode Island
- 46.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Rise Prep Mayoral Academy has class sizes larger than 93% of Rhode Island schools. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rise Prep Mayoral Academy ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Woonsocket, RI.
School address
District: Rise Prep Mayoral Academy · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440002900494 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.5:1
vs 13.8:1 Rhode Island avg
+34% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.6%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rise Prep Mayoral Academy compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rise Prep Mayoral Academy
Rise Prep Mayoral Academy is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, enrolling 573 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.5:1 is larger than about 93% of Rhode Island schools and 34% above the 13.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 46.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 573 puts it in the larger third of Rhode Island schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 308 scored Rhode Island schools.
Among 41 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Rhode Island schools statewide, it ranks #1, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (39%) and Hispanic or Latino (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 71/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Rise Prep Mayoral Academy spends $13,207 per pupil, 35% below the Rhode Island average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Woonsocket's elementary schools, it stands alongside Bernon Heights School (405 students): Rise Prep Mayoral Academy is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.5:1 vs 15.6:1).
Rise Prep Mayoral Academy is a single-school charter district, so Rise Prep Mayoral Academy 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 Rise Prep Mayoral Academy compares
Rise Prep Mayoral Academy 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 | 18.5:1 | ▲ 34% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.6% | ▲ 18% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 573 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
573
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
46.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 34% above state mean
Top 93% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,207
per pupil, district-wide
- below Rhode Island avg of $20,315
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.5 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
White 39.1%
Hispanic or Latino 33.5%
Two or More 14.8%
African American 6.5%
Asian 5.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 39.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.6, Rise Prep Mayoral Academy is more mixed than the Rhode Island school average of 47.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rise Prep Mayoral Academy, which includes Rise Prep Mayoral Academy.
$13,207
Per student
-35%
vs Rhode Island
Avg $20,315
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 26.9%
State 60.7%
Federal 12.5%
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 Woonsocket
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Bernon Heights School
Standard public school
405 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Leo a. Savoie School
Standard public school
380 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Harris School
Standard public school
371 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Kevin K. Coleman School
Standard public school
256 students 12.8:1 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 (~573 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Rise Prep Mayoral Academy
How many students attend Rise Prep Mayoral Academy?
Rise Prep Mayoral Academy has 573 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Woonsocket, RI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rise Prep Mayoral Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Rise Prep Mayoral Academy is 18.5:1, which is 34% higher than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rise Prep Mayoral Academy?
46.6% of students at Rise Prep Mayoral Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rise Prep Mayoral Academy?
The largest demographic group at Rise Prep Mayoral Academy is White at 39.1% of enrollment, in Woonsocket, RI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rise Prep Mayoral Academy?
Rise Prep Mayoral Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rise Prep Mayoral Academy rank among elementary schools in Woonsocket?
By Resource Investment Index, Rise Prep Mayoral Academy ranks #1 of 5 elementary schools in Woonsocket, 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 Woonsocket on the city page.
Is Rise Prep Mayoral Academy a good school?
Rise Prep Mayoral Academy earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of Rhode Island schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Rise Prep Mayoral Academy?
None; Rise Prep Mayoral Academy is a single-school charter district, and Rise Prep Mayoral Academy is its only campus.
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