Central Falls School District

District Spending

The Central Falls School District spends $17,238 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 58% on instruction, 38% on support services, and 4% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Central Falls School District has 10 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the RI state average being 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Central Falls School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 19% in 2009.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2007 was 4.4%.  

In the Central Falls School District, 27% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.  

The Central Falls School District serves 17% English Language Learners (ELL).  ELL students are in the process of acquiring and learning English Language skills.