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 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,666 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 3% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 35% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (RI)
# Schools
6 Schools
315 Schools
# Students
2,666 Students
136,864 Students
# Teachers
193 Teachers
10,636 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Central Falls School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 60 school districts in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 65% has decreased from 70-74% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#61 out of 61 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
36%
Graduation Rate
65%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.63
# American Indian Students
251 Students
1,116 Students
% American Indian Students
10%
1%
# Asian Students
11 Students
4,445 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
1,392 Students
39,142 Students
% Hispanic Students
52%
29%
# Black Students
477 Students
12,121 Students
% Black Students
18%
9%
# White Students
438 Students
72,786 Students
% White Students
17%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
198 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
90 Students
6,757 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
183
2,819
# Students in K Grade:
175
9,683
# Students in 1st Grade:
189
9,584
# Students in 2nd Grade:
204
9,820
# Students in 3rd Grade:
163
9,849
# Students in 4th Grade:
178
9,932
# Students in 5th Grade:
168
10,050
# Students in 6th Grade:
186
10,135
# Students in 7th Grade:
204
10,375
# Students in 8th Grade:
212
10,674
# Students in 9th Grade:
211
12,039
# Students in 10th Grade:
175
10,736
# Students in 11th Grade:
219
10,551
# Students in 12th Grade:
199
10,617
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,250 is higher than the state median of $21,901. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,397 is higher than the state median of $21,130. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$59 MM
$2,998 MM
Spending
$60 MM
$2,892 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,250
$21,901
Spending / Student
$22,397
$21,130
Best Central Falls School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Central Falls Sr High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
24 Summer Street
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 727-7710
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 727-7710
Grades: 9-12
| 804 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Ella Risk School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
949 Dexter Street
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 727-7730
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 727-7730
Grades: K-4
| 371 students
Rank: #1 - 31. - 3.
Veterans Memorial Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
150 Fuller Avenue
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 727-7740
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 727-7740
Grades: K-4
| 366 students
Rank: #44.
Raices Dual Language Academy
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
135 Hunt Street
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 727-7733
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 727-7733
Grades: PK-6
| 247 students
Rank: #55.
Calcutt Middle School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
112 Washington Street
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 727-7726
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 727-7726
Grades: 5-8
| 729 students
Rank: n/an/a
12 Kendall Street
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 727-7720
Central Falls, RI 02863
(401) 727-7720
Grades: PK
| 149 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Central Falls School District?
Central Falls School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,666 students.
What is the rank of Central Falls School District?
Central Falls School District is ranked #60 out of 60 school districts in Rhode Island (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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?
52% of Central Falls School District students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 17% of students are White, 10% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Central Falls School District?
Central Falls School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than 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 $22,397 is higher than the state median of $21,130. The school district spending/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
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