- Enrollment
- 1,094
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Reading, MA
Rise Preschool
Federal NCES profile for Rise Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 250999002751
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rise Preschool earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Massachusetts schools.
- #9 of 9
- public schools in Reading · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- large classes for Massachusetts
- 116
- students enrolled
Rise Preschool has class sizes larger than 84% of Massachusetts schools. Computed live against every Massachusetts school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rise Preschool ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Reading, MA.
School address
District: Reading · Massachusetts
NCES ID 250999002751 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Rise Preschool grew from 103 students in 2022-23 to 110 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE held 9.0 → 8.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+7 students YoY 250999002751 · Reading, MA Other · SMALL · TRAD
116 enr · 14.5:1 · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Reading Memorial High (1,094 students)
Rise Preschool grew from 103 students in 2022-23 to 110 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE held 9.0 → 8.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Massachusetts schools → · Find another →
Rise Preschool in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Reading Memori
Reading Memorial High
1,094 students
- Walter S Parke
Walter S Parker Middle
467 students
- J Warren Killa 406
J Warren Killam
406 students
- Arthur W Cooli 405
Arthur W Coolidge Middle
405 students
- Joshua Eaton 388
Joshua Eaton
388 students
- This school 116
Rise Preschool
116 students
What this shows Rise Preschool reports 116 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rise Preschool compares
Rise Preschool is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Massachusetts and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Massachusetts | Massachusetts avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.5:1 | ▲ 18% | 12.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 116 | top 93% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
116
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 84% in Massachusetts - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Funding equity
$19,869
per pupil, district-wide
- below Massachusetts avg of $23,695
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 + 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
White 80.2%
Asian 6.9%
Two or More 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
African American 1.7%
Largest group: White at 80.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.5, Rise Preschool is less mixed than the Massachusetts school average of 47.3.
Programs
District finance for Reading reports $19,869 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rise Preschool Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading Memorial High | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Walter S Parker Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| J Warren Killam | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arthur W Coolidge Middle | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Joshua Eaton | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rise Preschool's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 406
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 405
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 388
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~116 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rise Preschool
How many students attend Rise Preschool?
Rise Preschool has 116 students enrolled. It is a public school in Reading, MA. CCD year-over-year: 103 (2022-23) → 110 (2023-24), up 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rise Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at Rise Preschool is 14.5:1, which is 18% higher than the Massachusetts average of 12.3:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rise Preschool?
The largest demographic group at Rise Preschool is White at 80.2% of enrollment, in Reading, MA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rise Preschool?
Rise Preschool has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Rise Preschool rank among public schools in Reading?
By Resource Investment Index, Rise Preschool ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Reading, MA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Reading on the city page.
What other schools are in Reading?
Besides Rise Preschool, Reading also operates Reading Memorial High (1,094 students), Walter S Parker Middle (467 students), and J Warren Killam (406 students). See the Reading district page for the complete list.