Blackstone Valley Prep Element vs Cumberland Preschool Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Rhode Island, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blackstone Valley Prep Element
Cumberland · Charter elementary · Grades K–4
280 students
Cumberland Preschool Center
Cumberland · Public other · Grades PK–PK
109 students
| Measure | Blackstone Valley Prep Element Cumberland, Rhode Island | Cumberland Preschool Center Cumberland, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #51 of 172 | – |
| National rank | #16431 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 280 | 109 |
| Enrollment | 280 | 109 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.5% | 26.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | – |
| Math proficiency | 54.5% | – |
| city | Cumberland | Cumberland |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cumberland Preschool Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.6% vs 82.5%).
- •Blackstone Valley Prep Element does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.6).
- •Blackstone Valley Prep Element is the larger school with 280 students compared with 109.
- •Blackstone Valley Prep Element is a charter school while Cumberland Preschool Center is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Blackstone Valley Prep Element better than Cumberland Preschool Center?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Blackstone Valley Prep Element and Cumberland Preschool Center?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Cumberland and Cumberland in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blackstone Valley Prep Element: 280. Cumberland Preschool Center: 109. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blackstone Valley Prep Element and Cumberland Preschool Center rank in Rhode Island?
Blackstone Valley Prep Element is 51st of 172 and Cumberland Preschool Center is unranked among elementary schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).