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Achievement First Rhode Island

Rhode Island · Public School District
7
Schools
2,519
Students
$18,801
Per-Pupil Spend
+31% nat'l
65.8%
Free Lunch Rate
+14pp vs nat'l
—
Graduation Rate
District Overview

Achievement First Rhode Island is a public school district in Rhode Island serving 2,519 students across 7 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 2 middle schools, among them 7 charter schools. Per-pupil spending of $18,801 is above average for a US public school district. 66% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 38/100.

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All Schools (7)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Achievement First Envision EleCharterKG–02277
Achievement First IluminarCharterKG–04463
Achievement First PromesaCharterKG–03365
Achievement First ProvidenceCharterKG–04466
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
AF Iluminar Mayoral Middle SchCharter05–08388
AF Providence Mayoral MiddleCharter05–08405
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Achievement First Providence HCharter09–10155
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,801+31% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
55%
31%
State
55.5%
Local (property tax)
30.5%
Federal
14.0%

State funding accounts for 55% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
7
Schools
2,519
Students
66%
Free Lunch
$19K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score38/100
StateRhode Island →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $18,801 per pupil — 31% above the national average of $14,347.
High economic need in community
66% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Achievement First Rhode Island?
Achievement First Rhode Island has 7 public schools, serving a total of 2,519 students.
How much does Achievement First Rhode Island spend per student?
Achievement First Rhode Island spends $18,801 per pupil — 31% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Achievement First Rhode Island?
66% of students in Achievement First Rhode Island qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Achievement First Rhode Island?
Yes — 7 of the 7 schools in Achievement First Rhode Island are charter schools.
What grade levels does Achievement First Rhode Island serve?
Achievement First Rhode Island serves grades KG through 10, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Achievement First Rhode Island?
The median opportunity score across schools in Achievement First Rhode Island is 38/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.