NCES ID: 4400120
Central Falls is a suburban school district in Providence County, Rhode Island, serving 2,596 students across seven schools: three elementary, two middle, and one high school. The district experienced a 3.9% enrollment decline from the prior year, reflecting a contraction trend that may affect resource planning and facility utilization.
Academic performance metrics indicate significant gaps compared to state benchmarks. Mathematics proficiency stands at 8.6% against the state average of 33.2%, while reading proficiency reaches 9.4% compared to the state average of 39.4%. These figures represent substantial disparities in student achievement. Chronic absenteeism at 28.4% represents another area of concern that may intersect with academic outcomes.
The district maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13.4:1 with 194 teachers on staff. Per-pupil spending reaches $23,001, slightly above the state average of $22,238, suggesting relatively comparable resource investment despite performance differentials.
Central Falls operates with a total budget of $59.7 million, with revenue heavily dependent on state funding at 80.7% of the total. Federal sources contribute 14.4%, while local revenue comprises only 4.9% of funding. This funding structure reflects limited local tax base contribution and substantial reliance on state appropriations for operational sustainability. The combination of declining enrollment, low proficiency rates, and high absenteeism presents multifaceted challenges requiring comprehensive intervention strategies.
This summary was generated by AI from public data sources. Last updated May 4, 2026.
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Total Students
2,596
Schools
7
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,001
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data, NCES F-33 Finance Survey, EDFacts
Federal Data Year: 2022-23
State Data Year: 2024-25
Note: Some data may be unavailable for certain districts or years. Proficiency rates reflect state-specific assessment standards.
Math Proficiency
8.6%
Staff counts are Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) from NCES 2024-25 data.
Star ratings are assigned at the school level in Rhode Island. Visit the RIDE Report Card for school-level ratings.
% Meeting/Exceeding Expectations
% Meeting/Exceeding Expectations
RICAS (Rhode Island Comprehensive Assessment System) is administered to students in grades 3-8. "Meeting Expectations" indicates grade-level proficiency.
1.0 = expected growth
1.0 = expected growth
Growth index measures student progress compared to expected growth. A value of 1.0 means students are growing at the expected rate.
Source: Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE), Report Card & Data Center, 2024-25 School Year. Star ratings are aggregated from school-level accountability ratings.