- Enrollment
- 788
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Central Falls, RI
Veterans Memorial Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Veterans Memorial Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 440012000385
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Veterans Memorial Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Rhode Island median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Rhode Island schools.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Central Falls · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 91.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Veterans Memorial Elementary has class sizes near the Rhode Island median. Computed live against every Rhode Island school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Veterans Memorial Elementary ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Central Falls, RI.
School address
District: Central Falls · Rhode Island
NCES ID 440012000385 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Veterans Memorial Elementary held near 377 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.6 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 440012000385 · Central Falls, RI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
406 enr · 12.3:1 · 91.0% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Falls Sr High (788 students)
Veterans Memorial Elementary held near 377 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.6 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Rhode Island schools → · Find another →
Veterans Memorial Elementary 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
- This school
Veterans Memorial Elementary
406 students
- Raices Dual La 206
Raices Dual Language Academy
206 students
- G. Harold Hunt 162
G. Harold Hunt School
162 students
What this shows Veterans Memorial Elementary reports 406 students on the CCD universe file.
How Veterans Memorial Elementary compares
Veterans Memorial Elementary 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 11% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.0% | ▲ 130% | 39.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 406 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
406
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 130% 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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 37% in Rhode Island - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
50.0%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 203 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.1%
White 20.4%
African American 15.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 10.1%
Two or More 3.5%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.2, Veterans Memorial Elementary is more 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 Veterans Memorial Elementary 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 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ella Risk School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Raices Dual Language Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| G. Harold Hunt School | Smaller | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Veterans Memorial Elementary'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
- 206
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 162
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar elementary schools in Central Falls
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~406 students)
Frequently asked questions about Veterans Memorial Elementary
How many students attend Veterans Memorial Elementary?
Veterans Memorial Elementary has 406 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Central Falls, RI. CCD year-over-year: 387 (2022-23) → 377 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Veterans Memorial Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Veterans Memorial Elementary is 12.3:1, which is 11% lower than the Rhode Island average of 13.8:1 and 22% 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 Veterans Memorial Elementary?
91.0% of students at Veterans Memorial Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Rhode Island average of 39.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Veterans Memorial Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Veterans Memorial Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 50.1% of enrollment, in Central Falls, RI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Veterans Memorial Elementary?
Veterans Memorial Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Veterans Memorial Elementary rank among elementary schools in Central Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Veterans Memorial Elementary ranks #2 of 4 elementary 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 elementary schools in Central Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Central Falls?
Besides Veterans Memorial Elementary, 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.