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Elementary· 6 schools in district

Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2

52 Broad St., Cumberland, RI 02864Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–04Charter
409
Students
Total enrolled
$18,086
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 26% vs nat'l
9.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 37% vs nat'l
45/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 11% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 409 students in grades KG–04 in Cumberland, Rhode Island.
26% above average funding
District spends $18,086 per pupil, 26% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 45th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2 is a mid-sized elementary in Cumberland, Rhode Island, serving grades KG–04 with 409 students. The district invests $18,086 per student — 26% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 64% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2

409
Total Students
9.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
64%
Free Lunch
42
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–04) are served by this school
Gender Distribution200 male · 209 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility64%
National avg 52% · 262 students
Student Composition
21%
52%
16%
Asian7%
White21%
Hispanic / Latino52%
Black16%
Multiracial4%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 440001500480

Academic Outcomes at Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
45
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 45th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 55th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 02864

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,086Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$18,086
State avg
$24,324
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,958
Student Support$3,436
Administration$2,170
Operations$2,713
Other$1,809
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $18,086 spent per student, an estimated $8,012 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
59%
28%
State government
59.3%
Local (property tax)
27.8%
Federal programs
12.9%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $18,086/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Blackstone Valley PrepBlackstone Valley Prep Element
↓
Middle
Blackstone Valley Prep Upper EBlackstone Valley Prep Jr High
↓
High School
Blackstone Valley Prep High
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 04
Location—
CountyProvidence County
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictBlackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy →
Phone: (401)305-6860
NCES ID: 440001500480
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Cumberland seeking a charter elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy
High
Blackstone Valley Prep High
399 students · 09–12
● 45 opp69% FRL
Elem
Blackstone Valley Prep
395 students · KG–04
● 45 opp67% FRL
Mid
Blackstone Valley Prep Upper E
387 students · 05–06
● 53 opp71% FRL
Mid
Blackstone Valley Prep Jr High
324 students · 07–08
● 43 opp66% FRL
Elem
Blackstone Valley Prep Element
262 students · KG–04
● 45 opp58% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
52 Broad St., Cumberland, RI 02864
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

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.