School district or education agency · NCES 4400008

Beacon Charter School

Woonsocket, RI

District overview See comparisons

Students361

Student membership reported by NCES for 2023–24.

Schools2

operational schools · 2023–24

Students361

students in linked records

Latest attendance year2022–23

federal comparable series

Latest finance record$18,614

per student

District, state and country

How does this district compare?

State and national figures use the same measure and reporting period. They are weighted by students or staffing whenever the source provides a denominator.

MeasureDistrictRIUnited States

Academic standing2025

14th percentile45th percentile45th percentile

This district is 31 percentile points lower than the state figure and 31 percentile points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students chronically absent2022–23

24.3%32.4%27.8%

This district is 8.1 percentage points lower than the state figure and 3.5 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Revenue per studentFY 2023

$19,806$25,479$19,509

This district is $5,673 per student lower than the state figure and $297 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Spending per studentFY 2023

$18,614$21,010$15,859

This district is $2,396 per student lower than the state figure and $2,755 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Capital outlay per studentFY 2023

$867$1,050$1,964

This district is $183 per student lower than the state figure and $1,097 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Equipment spending per studentFY 2023

$228$510$336

This district is $282 per student lower than the state figure and $108 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Special-education spending per studentFY 2023

$2,967$4,726$1,793

This district is $1,759 per student lower than the state figure and $1,174 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Salaries per studentFY 2023

$10,383$11,612$8,742

This district is $1,229 per student lower than the state figure and $1,641 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Benefits per studentFY 2023

$3,983$5,362$3,769

This district is $1,379 per student lower than the state figure and $214 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Debt outstanding per studentFY 2023

$0$8,877$11,715

This district is $8,877 per student lower than the state figure and $11,715 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Debt retired per studentFY 2023

$0$627$869

This district is $627 per student lower than the state figure and $869 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Students per teacher2023–24

11:113:115:1

This district is 2.0 students per teacher lower than the state figure and 4.0 students per teacher lower than the U.S. figure.

District staff per 1,000 students2023–24

127.4155.5138.9

This district is 28.1 staff per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 11.5 staff per 1,000 students lower than the U.S. figure.

Instructional aides per 1,000 students2023–24

0.021.718.5

This district is 21.7 aides per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 18.5 aides per 1,000 students lower than the U.S. figure.

School psychologists per 1,000 students2023–24

0.01.70.9

This district is 1.7 psychologists per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 0.9 psychologists per 1,000 students lower than the U.S. figure.

Regular diplomas among completers2023–24

100.0%99.4%99.0%

This district is 0.6 percentage points higher than the state figure and 1.0 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–122023–24

6.4%3.0%2.6%

This district is 3.4 percentage points higher than the state figure and 3.8 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students learning English2021–22 · reporting schools

5.6%12.1%12.0%

This district is 6.5 percentage points lower than the state figure and 6.4 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · reporting schools

20.2%14.9%14.0%

This district is 5.3 percentage points higher than the state figure and 6.2 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · reporting schools

12.0%4.4%3.9%

This district is 7.6 percentage points higher than the state figure and 8.1 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Teachers reported as certified2021–22 · reporting schools

100.0%98.8%95.8%

This district is 1.2 percentage points higher than the state figure and 4.2 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment change2021–22 to 2023–24

-4.2%-0.7%+0.5%

This district is 3.5 percentage points lower than the state figure and 4.7 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students eligible for free or reduced-price meals2021–22 · valid district records

38.7%40.7%50.6%

This district is 2.0 percentage points lower than the state figure and 11.9 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students without disabilities2021–22 · matched enrollment

6.8%3.6%4.5%

This district is 3.2 percentage points higher than the state figure and 2.3 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · matched enrollment

9.2%6.6%9.0%

This district is 2.6 percentage points higher than the state figure and 0.2 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Out-of-school suspension rate · students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · matched enrollment

0.0%4.8%6.7%

This district is 4.8 percentage points lower than the state figure and 6.7 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students enrolled in district distance education2021–22 · matched enrollment

11.7%3.8%5.1%

This district is 7.9 percentage points higher than the state figure and 6.6 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment · 2023–24

Who attends this district?

Grades 6–8159 students

44.0%

Grades 9–12202 students

56.0%

See enrollment for every grade

Grade 655

Grade 751

Grade 853

Grade 953

Grade 1051

Grade 1142

Grade 1256

Students by race and ethnicity

White159 (44.0%)

Hispanic/Latino130 (36.0%)

Black or African American33 (9.1%)

Two or more races31 (8.6%)

Asian3 (0.8%)

American Indian or Alaska Native2 (0.6%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander1 (0.3%)

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership file, 2023–24. Suppressed or missing cells are not estimated.

Current staffing · 2023–24

How many staff members support students?

46All district staff, full-time equivalent

33Teachers, full-time equivalent

1School administrators, full-time equivalent

8Student support staff, full-time equivalent

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Elementary teachers15 FTE

Secondary teachers18 FTE

District administrators3 FTE

Other support staff1 FTE

Final NCES Common Core of Data staff file, 2023–24. These are full-time-equivalent positions, not employee headcounts, vacancies or caseloads.

High-school outcomes · 2023–24

How many students completed school or dropped out?

53Total completers

53Regular diplomas

13Reported dropouts, grades 9–12

Regular diplomas among completers

District100.0%

RI99.4%

United States99.0%

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–12

District6.4%

RI3.0%

United States2.6%

Final NCES Common Core of Data completer and dropout files, 2023–24. The dropout rate divides the reported annual grades 9–12 dropout count by complete grades 9–12 enrollment. It is not a cohort graduation rate. The diploma share describes credentials among completers and should not be read as a graduation rate.

Graduation · 2022–23

How many students graduated within four years?

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Learning support · 2021–22 federal snapshot

How many students may need specialized support?

Counts and shares use only schools with a usable value for that measure. The reporting-school denominator prevents missing schools from being counted as zero.

5.6%Students learning English21 students · 2 of 2 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District5.6%

RI12.1%

U.S.12.0%

20.2%Students receiving IDEA special-education services76 students · 2 of 2 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District20.2%

RI14.9%

U.S.14.0%

12.0%Students with Section 504 plans26 students · 1 of 2 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District12.0%

RI4.4%

U.S.3.9%

1.3%English learners also receiving IDEA services5 students · 2 of 2 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District1.3%

RI1.5%

U.S.1.7%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Public-use counts are privacy-protected. These figures describe the reporting year, not current enrollment, diagnoses, service quality or unmet need.

Teacher quality and early learning · 2021–22

What did the district report about teachers and preschool?

100.0%Teachers reported as certified

Teacher certification comparison

District100.0%

RI98.8%

United States95.8%

U.S. Department of Education Civil Rights Data Collection, 2021–22. Certification status is district-reported and may not match current staffing. Preschool counts cover the federal reporting year and are not a measure of available seats.

District geography · 2024–25

What area does this district cover?

NCES publishes a geographic boundary for traditional school districts. Charter agencies and some special-purpose agencies may not have one.

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Source: NCES EDGE School District Boundaries, school year 2024–25.

Comparable districts

Districts serving a similar student population

These peers are matched using enrollment and available student population measures. Districts in RI receive geographic preference, but a closer national match may appear when it is more comparable. Open any profile for a full comparison.

Blackstone AcademyPawtucket, RI345 studentsSimilar enrollment, English-learner enrollment, special-education enrollment · View profile →Segue Institute for LearningCentral Falls, RI358 studentsSimilar enrollment, English-learner enrollment, special-education enrollment · View profile →BrushySallisaw, OK363 studentsSimilar enrollment, special-education enrollment · View profile →Propel CS-NorthsidePittsburgh, PA358 studentsSimilar enrollment, special-education enrollment · View profile →Trotwood Preparatory & Fitness AcademyTrotwood, OH361 studentsSimilar enrollment, special-education enrollment · View profile →

Academic results · 2025

How do results differ among student groups?

Mal107 assessments

14 out of 100

Economically disadvantaged students157 assessments

13 out of 100

Fem106 assessments

13 out of 100

A score of 50 marks the national 2019 midpoint. Higher numbers indicate stronger results on the comparable Stanford research scale. This is not a state proficiency rate.

District makeup

What kinds of schools are in the district?

1High schools

1Middle schools

2Suburb setting

2Charter schools

School levels, settings and types use the NCES 2021–22 directory matched to the federal civil-rights collection.

District finances

How is the district funded, and how does it spend?

Sources of funds

Where the money comes from

Share of district revenue supplied by each level of government.

17.7%Federal

57.8%State

24.5%Local

Uses of funds

Where the money goes

Annual spending for each enrolled student.

$18,614Total current spending per student

$9,122Instruction per student

$9,094Support services per student

Revenue by source: percentages and dollars

$1.3MFederal revenue17.7% of total revenue

$4.1MState revenue57.8% of total revenue

$1.7MLocal revenue24.5% of total revenue

How operating money was used

$9,122Instructionper student

$9,094Student and instructional supportper student

$2,967Special educationper student

$1,919Building operations and maintenanceper student

$972Student transportationper student

$397Food servicesper student

$425Technologyper student

People costs

$3.7MSalaries$10,383 per student

$1.4MEmployee benefits$3,983 per student

Equipment, buildings and debt

$82KEquipmentFY 2023

$312KCapital outlay$867 per student

$230KConstructionincluded in capital outlay

$0Debt outstanding at year end$0 per student

$0New debt issuedFY 2023

$0Debt principal retiredFY 2023

$0Interest paid on debtFY 2023

Selected federal program revenue

$212KTitle I$589 per student

$139KIDEA special education$386 per student

$69KChild nutrition$192 per student

What changed since FY 2022

Operating spending per student

FY 2022$16,541

FY 2023$18,614

Capital spending per student

FY 2022$297

FY 2023$867

Debt outstanding per student

FY 2022$0

FY 2023$0

Revenue shares and spending categories answer different questions and should not be added together. Source: NCES F-33 district finance, FY 2023.

Attendance

How has chronic absence changed?

2020–213.8%

15 of 390 students

2021–2221.5%

81 of 377 students

2022–2324.3%

87 of 358 students

Specialized support and security · 2021–22

What specialized roles were reported?

0Sworn law-enforcement officer FTE2 reporting schools

0Security staff FTE2 reporting schools

Staffing is reported as full-time equivalents in the 2021–22 CRDC collection.

Learning opportunities

What do district schools offer?

Algebra I1 reporting schools

Calculus1 reporting schools

Biology1 reporting schools

Chemistry1 reporting schools

Physics1 reporting schools

Computer science1 reporting schools

Advanced Placement1 reporting schools

Dual enrollment1 reporting schools

Gifted programs2 reporting schools

International Baccalaureate1 reporting schools

Athletics1 reporting schools

Shares use only schools for which the program was applicable and reported. A districtwide percentage does not guarantee availability at every grade or campus. Source: 2021–22 CRDC.

Safety and discipline

What was reported across district schools?

35Out-of-school suspensions2 reporting schoolsSee schools →22In-school suspensions2 reporting schoolsSee schools →2Law-enforcement referrals2 reporting schoolsSee schools →0School-related arrests2 reporting schoolsSee schools →

Counts are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Open a measure to see the schools behind the district total.

Technology and safety · 2021–22

What access and incident data is available?

100%Schools reporting Wi-Fi2 reporting schools

100%Schools reporting fiber2 reporting schools

2Student devices reported2 reporting schools

0Weapon-possession reports2 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Threats involving a weapon2 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Threats without a weapon2 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Attacks involving a weapon2 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Attacks without a weapon2 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Firearm incidents2 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Robberies without a weapon2 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Robberies involving a weapon2 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Homicide incidents2 reporting schoolsSee schools →

Technology and incident figures are from the 2021–22 CRDC collection. Device counts describe the reporting year, not current inventory.

Six questions parents ask

What the available data says

Each answer shows its reporting year and opens a deeper comparison. Missing and suppressed results are never shown as zero.

Are students making academic progress?5 years of resultsLatest research estimate: 2025Explore and compare →Are students missing too much school?24.3% chronically absent2022–23 · 358 students measuredExplore and compare →Is the district improving?Declined overallCompare the earliest and latest available yearsExplore and compare →Where are student-group gaps largest?3 student groups2025 research estimatesExplore and compare →How much does the district spend?$18,614current spending per studentExplore and compare →Does the district have enough support staff?No counselor ratioStudents per counselor in the 2023–24 federal staffing fileExplore and compare →

Data status

7 of 8 national data layers are matched to this NCES district ID. Identity and school counts use NCES records. Academic estimates use SEDA, attendance uses EDFacts, finance uses NCES F-33, staffing and enrollment use 2023–24 NCES CCD where available, teacher certification, preschool and policy fields use the 2021–22 CRDC, and community poverty context uses Census SAIPE. Four-year graduation rates use 2022–23 EDFacts. Every detailed view preserves its reporting year.

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