Top Rankings
Central Falls School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,515 students in Central Falls School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
Public Schools in Central Falls School District have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (RI)
# Schools
7 Schools
312 Schools
# Students
2,515 Students
133,322 Students
# Teachers
192 Teachers
10,368 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Central Falls School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 62 school districts in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 67% has decreased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#60 out of 62 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
29%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
33%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
31%
Graduation Rate
67%
84.1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)35.7%
32.4%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.65
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
7%
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
53%
31%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
16%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
19%
50%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,690 is higher than the state median of $26,325. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,555 is higher than the state median of $25,182. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$70 MM
$3,510 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$77 MM
$3,357 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$27,690
$26,325
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$30,555
$25,182
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Central Falls School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Falls Sr High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
24 Summer Street
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 727-7710
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 727-7710
Gr: 9-12 | 788 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Ella Risk School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
949 Dexter Street
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 727-7730
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 727-7730
Gr: K-5 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
Veterans Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
150 Fuller Avenue
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 727-7740
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 727-7740
Gr: K-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #44.
Raices Dual Language Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
135 Hunt Street
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 727-7733
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 727-7733
Gr: K-5 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #55.
Calcutt Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
112 Washington Street
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 727-7726
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 727-7726
Gr: 6-8 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
12 Kendall Street
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 727-7720
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 727-7720
Gr: PK | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
112 Washington Street
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 727-7733
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 727-7733
Gr: 6-8 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Central Falls School District?
Central Falls School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,515 students.
What is the rank of Central Falls School District?
Central Falls School District is ranked #62 out of 62 school districts in Rhode Island (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Rhode Island school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Central Falls School District?
53% of Central Falls School District students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 7% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Central Falls School District?
Central Falls School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What is Central Falls School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,555 is higher than the state median of $25,182. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
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