Blackstone Valley Prep Element

Summary:

Blackstone Valley Prep Element is a public charter elementary school located in Cumberland, Rhode Island, serving grades K-4 with a total enrollment of 262 students. The school is part of the Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy district, which is ranked 37 out of 60 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Blackstone Valley Prep Element has struggled in recent years, ranking 140 out of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools in the 2023-2024 school year and receiving a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in RICAS English Language Arts and Mathematics assessments are significantly lower than the state averages and the performance of the overall Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy district. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 58.4% to 68.52% over the past three school years, indicating a relatively high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Globe Park School and Bernon Heights School in the Woonsocket district, Blackstone Valley Prep Element's academic performance is significantly lower. The school's declining performance over the past few years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 27 out of 169 Rhode Island elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 140 out of 166 in 2023-2024, is a concerning trend that suggests the need for a closer examination of the school's instructional practices, curriculum, and support systems.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-4

3357 Mendon Rd.
Cumberland, RI 02864

(401) 335-3133

District: Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
140^th of 166 Rhode Island Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,964

Student/teacher ratio: 10.7

Number of students: 269

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

49.8%

African American:

28.3%

White:

14.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 67.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Blackstone Valley Prep Element ranks worse than 84.3% of elementary schools in Rhode Island. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.91. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Blackstone Valley Prep Element has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy School District. Student population at Blackstone Valley Prep Element is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (49.8%), African American (28.3%), White (14.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 67.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Blackstone Valley Prep Element is 10.7. 1 elementary schools in the Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Blackstone Valley Prep Element employs 25 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Blackstone Valley Prep Element is $11,964, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Blackstone Valley Prep Element was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy 37^th of 60 Rhode Island school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Blackstone Valley Prep Element

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	RI State Percentile
2019	82.97	27^th	169	84.0%
2021	42.45	83^rd	166	50.0%
2022	35.01	97^th	166	41.6%
2023	27.79	123^rd	167	26.3%
2024	17.91	140^th	166	15.7%

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Data source: test scores: Rhode Island Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Blackstone Valley Prep Element

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2016	27	8	2	17	0	0	2	56
2017	44	13	3	46	1	0	5	112
2018	57	26	7	69	3	0	5	167
2019	73	39	9	91	3	0	11	226
2020	78	50	7	116	3	0	12	266
2021	62	53	8	117	4	0	15	259
2022	57	66	18	118	2	0	9	270
2023	49	63	17	117	0	0	16	262
2024	39	76	12	134	4	2	2	269

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Blackstone Valley Prep Element

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	56	6.0	9.3	58.9
2017	112	11.3	9.8	61.6
2018	167	15.8	10.5	59.3
2019	226	21.0	10.7	59.3
2020	266	26.0	10.2	55.6
2021	259	26.0	9.9	59.8
2022	270	28.0	9.6	68.5
2023	262	28.0	9.3	58.4
2024	269	25.0	10.7	67.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Blackstone Valley Prep Element

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	56	6.0	9.3	58.9
2017	112	11.3	9.8	61.6
2018	167	15.8	10.5	59.3
2019	226	21.0	10.7	59.3
2020	266	26.0	10.2	55.6
2021	259	26.0	9.9	59.8
2022	270	28.0	9.6	68.5
2023	262	28.0	9.3	58.4
2024	269	25.0	10.7	67.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Blackstone Valley Prep Element

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$944 (7.7%)	$11,242 (92.3%)	$12,186
2019	$878 (7.2%)	$11,246 (92.8%)	$12,124
2020	$644 (5.8%)	$10,413 (94.2%)	$11,057
2021	$1,094 (9.1%)	$10,870 (90.9%)	$11,964

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Blackstone Valley Prep Element

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 27^th of 169 Elementary schools	Ranks 123^rd of 167 Elementary schools	57.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Blackstone Valley Prep Element)	69.6	20.8	48.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy)	54.6	26.7	27.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	47.9	36.8	11.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Blackstone Valley Prep Element)	55.4	26.9	28.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy)	45.4	26.4	19%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	36.1	34.5	1.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	226	262	15.9%
African American	39	63	61.5%
American Indian	3	0	100%
Asian	9	17	88.9%
Hispanic	91	117	28.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	73	49	32.9%
Two or More Races	11	16	45.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	59.3%	58.4%	0.9%

Schools Near Blackstone Valley Prep Element

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSA Science (2024)	RICAS English Language Arts (2024)							RICAS Mathematics (2024)							Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSA Science All Grades	RICAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts All Grades	RICAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	RICAS Mathematics 4th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 5th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 6th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 7th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 8th Grade	RICAS Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Blackstone Valley Prep Element	Public, Charter	K-4	3357 Mendon Rd.	Cumberland	02864	Providence County	Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 335-3133	269	25	10.7	67.3%	39 (14.5%)	76 (28.3%)	134 (49.8%)	12 (4.5%)	4 (1.5%)	2 (0.7%)	2 (0.7%)	17.9	140^th of 166 public elementary schools	15.7%		27.8	123^rd of 167 public elementary schools	26.3%	17		18.5	19.2					18.9	20.4	21.2					20.8	$11,964	$1,094	$10,870
John J. McLaughlin Cumberland	Public	K-5	205 Manville Hill Road	Cumberland	02864	Providence County	Cumberland	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 658-1660	431	28	15.3	14.6%	286 (66.4%)	11 (2.6%)	54 (12.5%)	56 (13.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.3%)	77.4	40^th of 166 public elementary schools	75.9%		81	33^rd of 167 public elementary schools	80.2%	7	67.6	31.9	47.8	51.4				43.7	42.5	66.2	57.5				55.1	$13,450	$513	$12,937
Northern Lincoln Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	315 New River Road	Manville	02838	Providence County	Lincoln	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 769-0261	530	40	13.2	39.4%	366 (69.1%)	46 (8.7%)	61 (11.5%)	33 (6.2%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.6%)	19 (3.6%)	57.8	60^th of 166 public elementary schools	63.9%		56.8	65^th of 167 public elementary schools	61.1%	5	47.3	35.8	32.9	28.4				32.3	46.3	36.8	44.6				42.4	$17,896	$2,277	$15,618
Leo A. Savoie School	Public	K-5	990 Mendon Road	Woonsocket	02895	Providence County	Woonsocket	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 767-4820	314	22	14.2	42.4%	167 (53.2%)	21 (6.7%)	79 (25.2%)	16 (5.1%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	28 (8.9%)	22	134^th of 166 public elementary schools	19.3%		29.4	116^th of 167 public elementary schools	30.5%	18	16.9	15.2	25.5	14.3				18.3	17.0	30.9	18.5				22.2	$12,918	$1,902	$11,016
Bernon Heights School	Public	K-5	657 Logee Street	Woonsocket	02895	Providence County	Woonsocket	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 767-4864	391	27	14.4	45.0%	207 (52.9%)	45 (11.5%)	92 (23.5%)	11 (2.8%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	32 (8.2%)	13.8	154^th of 166 public elementary schools	7.2%		18.4	137^th of 167 public elementary schools	18.0%	17	13.9	14.1	6.1	8.3				9.6	21.1	21.2	18.1				20.1	$13,372	$2,085	$11,287
Cumberland Preschool Center	Public	PK	130 Scott Road	Cumberland	02864	Providence County	Cumberland	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 658-1600	118	6	19.6	14.4%	58 (49.2%)	6 (5.1%)	21 (17.8%)	29 (24.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.4%)								(n/a)
Ashton School	Public	K-5	2602 Mendon Road (Transitional	Cumberland	02864	Providence County	Cumberland	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 333-0554	327	21	15.5	12.8%	216 (66.1%)	15 (4.6%)	31 (9.5%)	46 (14.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.8%)	84.1	30^th of 166 public elementary schools	81.9%		90.1	17^th of 167 public elementary schools	89.8%	13	42.9	50.8	52.1	49.0				50.6	69.5	66.7	51.0				62.8	$13,490	$180	$13,311
Pothier-Citizens Elementary Campus	Public	PK, KG-5	250 Winthrop Street	Woonsocket	02895	Providence County	Woonsocket	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 767-4850	799	58	13.7	53.6%	368 (46.1%)	68 (8.5%)	284 (35.5%)	31 (3.9%)	7 (0.9%)	2 (0.3%)	39 (4.9%)	7.7	165^th of 166 public elementary schools	0.6%		7.2	167^th of 167 public elementary schools	0.0%	2	8.9		5.4	10.8				6.4	5.5	8.1	8.8				7.5
Community School	Public	K-5	15 Arnold Mills Road	Cumberland	02864	Providence County	Cumberland	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 333-5724	672	42	16.0	5.2%	533 (79.3%)	17 (2.5%)	40 (6.0%)	46 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (5.4%)	97.2	1^st of 166 public elementary schools	99.4%		97.3	2^nd of 167 public elementary schools	98.8%	1	64.3	67.7	61.1	66.1				64.8	86.0	77.0	75.9				79.4	$10,573	$345	$10,228
RISE Prep Mayoral Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	30 Cumberland Street	Woonsocket	02895	Providence County	RISE Prep Mayoral Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 765-5127	477	33	14.4	61.2%	228 (47.8%)	12 (2.5%)	146 (30.6%)	20 (4.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	69 (14.5%)	34.5	99^th of 166 public elementary schools	40.4%		49.4	76^th of 167 public elementary schools	54.5%	23	25.7	33.3	28.1	19.6	26.0	33.3	43.2	30.1	30.0	35.7	21.1	20.0	21.4	36.4	27.5	$10,812	$1,803	$9,009

Frequently Asked Questions about Blackstone Valley Prep Element

How many students attend Blackstone Valley Prep Element?

In the 2023-24 school year, 269 students attended Blackstone Valley Prep Element.

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Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy

Is Blackstone Valley Prep Element a good school?

Blackstone Valley Prep Element ranks in the bottom 15.7% of Rhode Island elementary schools.

What is the racial makeup of Blackstone Valley Prep Element?

Students at Blackstone Valley Prep Element are 50% Hispanic, 28% African American, 14% White, 4% Asian, 1% American Indian.

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