Schools and Districts in Rhode Island
Explore 317 schools and 64 school districts that serves 136,331 students with 10,975 teachers in Rhode Island.
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Rhode Island Schools
There are 317 public schools in Rhode Island distributed in 64 school districts. A total of 136,331 students attend Rhode Island schools and 10,975 teachers work for the schools.
By school level, there are 174 elementary, 59 middle, 65 high schools, and 19 other type of schools (eg. ungraded, adult education, etc.,).
In addition, 84 private schools are serving students in Rhode Island.
| Number of District | 64 districts |
|---|---|
| Total Number of Public Schools | 317 schools |
| By Level | |
| Elementary | 174 schools / 59,730 students |
| Middle | 59 schools / 32,313 students |
| High | 65 schools / 42,291 students |
| Other (Ungraded, Adult Education, other) | 19 schools |
| By Category | |
| Traditional | 276 schools |
| Charter | 39 schools |
| Magnet | 0 schools |
| Special Education | 0 schools |
| Alternative | 2 schools |
Rhode Island Department of Education
Rhode Island School Districts
In Rhode Island, 64 school districts are serving their students in 317 schools. Providence School District is the largest district with 41 schools and 23,920 students.
797 Westminster Street, Providence, RI
845 Park Avenue, Cranston, RI
69 Draper Avenue, Gorton Administration Building, Warwick, RI
286 Main Street, Pawtucket, RI
McFee Administration Building, 108 High Street, Woonsocket, RI
Student Population
A total of 138,851 students are attending Rhode Island schools. By gender, there are 71,843 (51.7%) male and 67,008 (51.7%) female students in RI schools.
By race/ethnicity, 79,093 White (57.0%), 11,402 Black (8.2%), and 4,529 Asian (3.3%) students are attending Rhode Island schools.
Performance in Math and Reading
In 2019, the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) administered the math and reading assessment to representative samples of fourth- and eighth-grade students in the nation, states, and other participating large urban districts. According to the report, 81 percent of students in fourth grade and 64 percent of students in eighth grade scored at or above the NAEP basic in Math. For reading assessment, 66 percent of students in fourth grade and 71 percent of students in eighth grade scored at or above basic score.
You can read more about the assessment at NAEP report card website for Math and Reading.
| 4th Grade | 8th Grade | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At or Above NAEP Basic | At or Above NAEP Proficient | At or Above NAEP Basic | At or Above NAEP Proficient | |
| Math | 81% | 40% | 64% | 29% |
| Reading | 66% | 35% | 71% | 35% |
Advanced Placement Programs
In Rhode Island schools, total 6,641 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 11,675 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Placement Programs | 6,641 | |
| Advanced Placement Math | 1,476 | |
| Advanced Placement Science | 2,264 | |
| Advanced Placement Other programs | 5,438 | |
| SAT/ACT Participation | 11,675 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 10,975 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for schools in Rhode Island and the students to teacher ratio is 12 to 1. 98.5% of teachers are certified. 90.1% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 10,975 | Students per teacher: 12 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 10,815 | 98.5% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 160 | 1.5% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 434 | 4.0% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 651 | 5.9% |
| School counselors | 332 | Students per counselor: 411 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 48 | - |
| Security guards | 79 | - |
| Nurses | 280 | - |
| Psychologists | 194 | - |
| Social workers | 246 | - |
Public Schools in Rhode Island
In Rhode Island, 317 public schools are serving 136,331 students. The next lists are showing schools by offering level.
Private Schools in Rhode Island
84 private schools are serving students in Rhode Island. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.