Ella Risk School

949 Dexter Street
Central Falls, RI 02863

430 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Ella Risk School, located at 949 Dexter Street in Central Falls, Rhode Island, is a public elementary school serving students in one of the state's most densely populated urban communities. As part of the Central Falls School District, the school is deeply integrated into a close-knit, culturally diverse neighborhood. It focuses on providing foundational education to a student body that is predominantly comprised of English Language Learners and families from various socioeconomic backgrounds, emphasizing the development of both academic skills and social-emotional growth.

The school is characterized by its commitment to meeting the unique challenges of the Central Falls community, often utilizing targeted intervention programs and collaborative teaching strategies to support student achievement. Ella Risk serves as a vital resource for its neighborhood, fostering a supportive environment that prioritizes literacy, numeracy, and community engagement. By working closely with families and local stakeholders, the school aims to bridge educational gaps and provide its students with the necessary tools to succeed in their transition to middle school and beyond.

430

Total Students

39.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ella Risk School
Demographic	Student Count
White	112
Hispanic	161
Black	81
Asian	4
Two or More	18
American Indian	52
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
161 (37.5 %)
White
112 (26.1 %)
Black
81 (18.9 %)
American Indian
52 (12.1 %)
Two or More
18 (4.2 %)
Asian
4 (0.9 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Central Falls
Phone:	(401)727-7730
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	430
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	327
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	46

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 63

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 69

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 87