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Central Falls

Rhode Island · Public School District
6
Schools
2,516
Students
$24,336
Per-Pupil Spend
+70% nat'l
95.3%
Free Lunch Rate
+43pp vs nat'l
72.0%
Graduation Rate
-14.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Central Falls is a public school district in Rhode Island serving 2,516 students across 6 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 72.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $24,336 is above average for a US public school district. 95% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 43/100.

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All Schools (6)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Ella Risk SchoolKG–05430
Raices Dual Language AcademyPK–05221
Veterans Memorial ElementaryKG–05387
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Calcutt Middle School06–08511
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Central Falls Sr High09–12811
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
G. Harold Hunt SchoolPK–PK156
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$24,336+70% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
77%
State
76.7%
Local (property tax)
6.3%
Federal
17.0%

State funding accounts for 77% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
6
Schools
2,516
Students
95%
Free Lunch
$24K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate72.0%
Opportunity Score43/100
StateRhode Island →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $24,336 per pupil — 70% above the national average of $14,347.
Below-average graduation rate
At 72.0%, graduation is 14.5 points below the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
95% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Central Falls?
Central Falls has 6 public schools, serving a total of 2,516 students.
What is the graduation rate for Central Falls?
The graduation rate is 72.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Central Falls spend per student?
Central Falls spends $24,336 per pupil — 70% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Central Falls?
95% of students in Central Falls qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Central Falls?
No, Central Falls does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Central Falls serve?
Central Falls serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Central Falls?
The median opportunity score across schools in Central Falls is 43/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.