School district or education agency · NCES 4400330

East Providence

East Providence, RI

District overview See comparisons

Students5,314

Student membership reported by NCES for 2023–24.

Schools12

operational schools · 2023–24

Students5,314

students in linked records

Latest attendance year2022–23

federal comparable series

Latest finance record$19,096

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

45th percentile45th percentile45th percentile

This district is about the same as the state figure and about the same as the U.S. figure.

Students chronically absent2022–23

30.5%32.4%27.8%

This district is 1.9 percentage points lower than the state figure and 2.7 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Revenue per studentFY 2023

$23,556$25,479$19,509

This district is $1,923 per student lower than the state figure and $4,047 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Spending per studentFY 2023

$19,096$21,010$15,859

This district is $1,914 per student lower than the state figure and $3,237 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Capital outlay per studentFY 2023

$1,938$1,050$1,964

This district is $888 per student higher than the state figure and $26 per student lower than the U.S. figure.

Equipment spending per studentFY 2023

$636$510$336

This district is $126 per student higher than the state figure and $300 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Special-education spending per studentFY 2023

$5,138$4,726$1,793

This district is $412 per student higher than the state figure and $3,345 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Salaries per studentFY 2023

$10,717$11,612$8,742

This district is $895 per student lower than the state figure and $1,975 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Benefits per studentFY 2023

$5,291$5,362$3,769

This district is $71 per student lower than the state figure and $1,522 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Debt outstanding per studentFY 2023

$26,769$8,877$11,715

This district is $17,892 per student higher than the state figure and $15,054 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Debt retired per studentFY 2023

$1,260$627$869

This district is $633 per student higher than the state figure and $391 per student higher than the U.S. figure.

Students per teacher2023–24

13:113:115:1

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

Students per counselor2023–24

443:1361:1376:1

This district is 82 students per counselor higher than the state figure and 67 students per counselor higher than the U.S. figure.

District staff per 1,000 students2023–24

132.1155.5138.9

This district is 23.4 staff per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 6.8 staff per 1,000 students lower than the U.S. figure.

Instructional aides per 1,000 students2023–24

26.721.718.5

This district is 5.0 aides per 1,000 students higher than the state figure and 8.2 aides per 1,000 students higher than the U.S. figure.

School psychologists per 1,000 students2023–24

0.61.70.9

This district is 1.1 psychologists per 1,000 students lower than the state figure and 0.3 psychologists per 1,000 students lower than the U.S. figure.

Regular diplomas among completers2023–24

99.7%99.4%99.0%

This district is 0.3 percentage points higher than the state figure and 0.7 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–122023–24

5.4%3.0%2.6%

This district is 2.4 percentage points higher than the state figure and 2.8 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Pre-K students as a share of enrollment2023–24

4.0%2.4%2.9%

This district is 1.6 percentage points higher than the state figure and 1.1 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students learning English2021–22 · reporting schools

6.0%12.1%12.0%

This district is 6.1 percentage points lower than the state figure and 6.0 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Students receiving IDEA services2021–22 · reporting schools

15.5%14.9%14.0%

This district is 0.6 percentage points higher than the state figure and 1.5 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

Students with Section 504 plans2021–22 · reporting schools

4.8%4.4%3.9%

This district is 0.3 percentage points higher than the state figure and 0.9 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

+5.7%-0.7%+0.5%

This district is 6.4 percentage points higher than the state figure and 5.2 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

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

27.8%40.7%50.6%

This district is 12.9 percentage points lower than the state figure and 22.8 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

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

7.3%3.6%4.5%

This district is 3.7 percentage points higher than the state figure and 2.8 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

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

13.1%6.6%9.0%

This district is 6.5 percentage points higher than the state figure and 4.1 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

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

14.2%4.8%6.7%

This district is 9.4 percentage points higher than the state figure and 7.5 percentage points higher than the U.S. figure.

School-age children in poverty2024 Census estimate

12.1%14.0%14.4%

This district is 1.9 percentage points lower than the state figure and 2.3 percentage points lower than the U.S. figure.

Enrollment · 2023–24

Who attends this district?

Pre-K215 students

4.0%

Kindergarten–grade 52,147 students

40.4%

Grades 6–81,172 students

22.1%

Grades 9–121,780 students

33.5%

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Pre-Kindergarten215

Kindergarten362

Grade 1383

Grade 2388

Grade 3332

Grade 4356

Grade 5326

Grade 6390

Grade 7394

Grade 8388

Grade 9460

Grade 10468

Grade 11448

Grade 12404

Students by race and ethnicity

White3,157 (59.4%)

Hispanic/Latino865 (16.3%)

Black or African American611 (11.5%)

Two or more races534 (10.0%)

Asian97 (1.8%)

American Indian or Alaska Native47 (0.9%)

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander3 (0.1%)

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

Early learning · 2023–24

How much public pre-K is reported?

215Students enrolled in pre-K

15Pre-K teachers, full-time equivalent

14.3:1Reported pre-K students per pre-K teacher

Pre-K students as a share of district enrollment

District4.0%

RI2.4%

United States2.9%

Final NCES Common Core of Data membership and staff files, 2023–24. Enrollment shows children attending district-run public pre-K. It does not show open seats, waitlists, private providers, program hours, eligibility or the cost to families.

Current staffing · 2023–24

How many staff members support students?

702All district staff, full-time equivalent

404Teachers, full-time equivalent

12School counselors, full-time equivalent

3School psychologists, full-time equivalent

142Instructional aides, full-time equivalent

9Librarians and media specialists, full-time equivalent

29School administrators, full-time equivalent

51Student support staff, full-time equivalent

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Pre-K teachers15 FTE

Kindergarten teachers22 FTE

Elementary teachers247 FTE

Secondary teachers120 FTE

Elementary school counselors1 FTE

Secondary school counselors11 FTE

Instructional coordinators8 FTE

District administrators6 FTE

School administrative support21 FTE

Other support staff17 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?

357Total completers

356Regular diplomas

1Other state-recognized credentials

97Reported dropouts, grades 9–12

Regular diplomas among completers

District99.7%

RI99.4%

United States99.0%

Annual dropouts among students in grades 9–12

District5.4%

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.

6.0%Students learning English265 students · 10 of 10 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District6.0%

RI12.1%

U.S.12.0%

15.5%Students receiving IDEA special-education services687 students · 10 of 10 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District15.5%

RI14.9%

U.S.14.0%

4.8%Students with Section 504 plans212 students · 10 of 10 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District4.8%

RI4.4%

U.S.3.9%

0.9%English learners also receiving IDEA services40 students · 10 of 10 schools reported both this measure and enrollment

District0.9%

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

52Children ages 3–5 in district preschool

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.

Community context · 2024

How many school-age children live in poverty?

This Census estimate provides context about families in the district. It does not measure school quality or describe every student enrolled in the district.

5,786children ages 5 to 17

701estimated to live in families below the poverty line

12.1%about 1 in 8 school-age children

District12.1%

RI14.0%

United States14.4%

U.S. Census Bureau Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, 2024. The estimate covers related children ages 5 to 17 in families in poverty and uses 2024–25 district boundaries.

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.

CumberlandCumberland, RI4,868 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →WoonsocketWoonsocket, RI5,574 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Ohio Connections Academy IncCleveland, OH5,305 studentsSimilar enrollment, English-learner enrollment, special-education enrollment · View profile →Duchesne DistrictAltamont, UT5,328 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →Williston Basin 7Williston, ND5,235 studentsSimilar enrollment, community poverty, English-learner enrollment · View profile →

Academic results · 2025

How do results differ among student groups?

Students not economically disadvantaged1,742 assessments

59 out of 100

White students2,412 assessments

50 out of 100

Fem2,060 assessments

47 out of 100

Mal2,174 assessments

44 out of 100

Black students496 assessments

37 out of 100

Hispanic students766 assessments

36 out of 100

Economically disadvantaged students2,492 assessments

35 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?

7Elementary schools

2High schools

2Middle schools

2Prekindergarten schools

13Suburb setting

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.

10.3%Federal

45.5%State

44.2%Local

Uses of funds

Where the money goes

Annual spending for each enrolled student.

$19,096Total current spending per student

$11,486Instruction per student

$7,168Support services per student

Revenue by source: percentages and dollars

$12.8MFederal revenue10.3% of total revenue

$56.5MState revenue45.5% of total revenue

$54.9MLocal revenue44.2% of total revenue

How operating money was used

$11,486Instructionper student

$7,168Student and instructional supportper student

$5,138Special educationper student

$1,812Building operations and maintenanceper student

$1,009Student transportationper student

$442Food servicesper student

$707Technologyper student

People costs

$56.5MSalaries$10,717 per student

$27.9MEmployee benefits$5,291 per student

Equipment, buildings and debt

$3.4MEquipmentFY 2023

$10.2MCapital outlay$1,938 per student

$6.9MConstructionincluded in capital outlay

$141.1MDebt outstanding at year end$26,769 per student

$0New debt issuedFY 2023

$6.6MDebt principal retiredFY 2023

$5.3MInterest paid on debtFY 2023

Selected federal program revenue

$1.6MTitle I$303 per student

$1.9MIDEA special education$352 per student

$235KCareer and technical education$45 per student

$246KChild nutrition$47 per student

What changed since FY 2022

Operating spending per student

FY 2022$19,156

FY 2023$19,096

Capital spending per student

FY 2022$301

FY 2023$1,938

Debt outstanding per student

FY 2022$29,244

FY 2023$26,769

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?

2020–2126.3%

1,249 of 4,746 students

2021–2230.7%

1,479 of 4,817 students

2022–2330.5%

1,499 of 4,918 students

Specialized support and security · 2021–22

What specialized roles were reported?

4Sworn law-enforcement officer FTE12 reporting schools

0Security staff FTE12 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 programs12 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?

346Out-of-school suspensions10 reporting schoolsSee schools →5In-school suspensions10 reporting schoolsSee schools →0Law-enforcement referrals10 reporting schoolsSee schools →0School-related arrests10 reporting schoolsSee schools →3Physical restraint1 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-Fi12 reporting schools

100%Schools reporting fiber12 reporting schools

0Student devices reported12 reporting 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?30.5% chronically absent2022–23 · 4,918 students measuredExplore and compare →Is the district improving?Declined overallCompare the earliest and latest available yearsExplore and compare →Where are student-group gaps largest?7 student groups2025 research estimatesExplore and compare →How much does the district spend?$19,096current spending per studentExplore and compare →Does the district have enough support staff?443:1 counselor ratioStudents per counselor in the 2023–24 federal staffing fileExplore and compare →

Data status

8 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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