Enrollment
359
Rhode Island · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 440001400472 Charter school
Segue Inst for Learning — Central Falls, RI
Federal NCES profile for Segue Inst for Learning, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 44/100.
👥 Class size 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 77
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 →
School address
District: Segue Institute for Learning · 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)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 13.4:1 Rhode Island avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.2%
vs 39.6% Rhode Island avg
+57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Segue Inst for Learning compares with Rhode Island and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Segue Inst for Learning reports 359 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 21.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 9% 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 15.9:1, it is 8% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 62.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 57% above the Rhode Island average and 20% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 359 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 9.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Segue Institute for Learning spends $21,887 per pupil district-wide, below the Rhode Island average of $22,892 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 17.3% from local sources (property taxes), 62.0% from the state, and 20.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D), calculated from 4 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 Segue Inst for Learning 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 | 14.6:1 | ▲ 9% | 13.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.2% | ▲ 57% | 39.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 359 | top 48% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 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
62.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 57% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
— 9% above state mean
Top 74% in Rhode Island — lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
9.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$21,887
per pupil, district-wide
— below Rhode Island avg of $22,892
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 359 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 359 Top 48% in Rhode Island — larger than 52% of 309 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 21.0
Students per teacher 14.6:1 +9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 62.2% +57% vs state
NCES ID 440001400472
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.5%
White 4.2%
African American 3.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 359:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 9.2%
In-school suspensions 3
Out-of-school suspensions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Segue Institute for Learning, which includes Segue Inst for Learning.
$21,887
Per student
-4%
vs Rhode Island
Avg $22,892
+12%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 17.3%
State 62.0%
Federal 20.7%
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.
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Segue Inst for Learning
How many students attend Segue Inst for Learning?
Segue Inst for Learning has 359 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Central Falls, RI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Segue Inst for Learning?
The student-teacher ratio at Segue Inst for Learning is 14.6:1, which is 9% higher than the Rhode Island average of 13.4:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Segue Inst for Learning?
62.2% of students at Segue Inst for Learning are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Segue Inst for Learning?
The largest demographic group at Segue Inst for Learning is Hispanic or Latino at 92.5%. The school serves a student body in Central Falls, RI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Segue Inst for Learning?
Segue Inst for Learning has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.