D
Needs Improvement
41/100

Ella Risk School

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 949 Dexter Street, Central Falls, RI 02863
Overall
D
41/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.2 grade levels below the U.S. average · 15th percentile in Rhode Island
Growth
D
Students gain 0.72 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 17th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Rhode Island schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

41
Repit Score
out of 100
386
Students
enrolled
10.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$24K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%15/1002.2 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%17/100Students gain 0.72 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.68 in 2009–19; 21st percentile in Rhode Island (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%100/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 42% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Rhode Island schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −6 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Rhode Island. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency24% (−19 pts vs. state avg 43%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency18% (−14 pts vs. state avg 32%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Rhode Island state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White35%15%reading -17 pts, math -27 pts11th percentile (list)
Black5%5%reading -19 pts, math -13 pts0th percentile (list)
Hispanic27%17%reading +2 pts, math -2 pts48th percentile (list)
Low-income22%17%reading -4 pts, math -2 pts26th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 949 Dexter Street
City Central Falls
ZIP Code 02863
District 4400120
NCES School ID 440012000027
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 02863

Understanding the community around Ella Risk School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $43,092
Per Capita Income $19,552
Poverty Rate 20.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 14.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.2%
High School or Higher 63.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $244,100
Median Rent $1,052
Owner-Occupied 26.0%
Renter-Occupied 74.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Ella Risk School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.4%
Female 46.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 38.6%
White 26.4%
Black 18.9%
American Indian 10.6%
Two or More Races 3.9%
Asian 1.0%
Pacific Islander 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 386
Teachers (FTE) 36.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 10.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Ella Risk School?
Ella Risk School has a Repit School Score of 41 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Ella Risk School?
Ella Risk School has 386 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.7:1.
What grades does Ella Risk School serve?
Ella Risk School serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Ella Risk School receive per student?
Ella Risk School receives $24,020 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Ella Risk School in 02863 ▼
Avg Home Value
$383,460
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,694
1-Year Change
+3.0%
% Renters
74.0%

Other Schools in 02863

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026