Serving 371 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Ella Risk School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 371 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in RI
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ella Risk School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Ella Risk School's student population of 371 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
371 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ella Risk School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 288 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ella Risk School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#257 out of 288 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
14%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
36%
29%
Black
22%
9%
White
21%
53%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ella Risk School's ranking?
Ella Risk School is ranked #257 out of 288 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% RI state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% RI state average).
How many students attend Ella Risk School?
371 students attend Ella Risk School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Ella Risk School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 21% of students are White, 14% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ella Risk School?
Ella Risk School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ella Risk School offer ?
Ella Risk School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Ella Risk School part of?
Ella Risk School is part of Central Falls School District.
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