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East Providence

Rhode Island · Public School District
12
Schools
5,152
Students
$22,348
Per-Pupil Spend
+56% nat'l
47.8%
Free Lunch Rate
≈ nat'l avg
88.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

East Providence is a public school district in Rhode Island serving 5,152 students across 12 schools. It includes 7 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 88.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $22,348 is above average for a US public school district. 48% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 41/100.

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All Schools (12)
Elementary Schools7 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Agnes B. Hennessey SchoolKG–05258
Emma G. Whiteknact SchoolKG–05240
Kent Heights SchoolKG–05236
Myron J. Francis ElementaryKG–05389
Orlo Avenue SchoolKG–05239
Silver Spring SchoolKG–05219
Waddington SchoolKG–05534
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Edward Martin Middle06–08603
Riverside Middle School06–08541
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
East Providence High09–121,659
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Edward R. Martin Middle AnnexPK–PK100
James R. D. Oldham SchoolPK–PK134
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$22,348+56% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
43%
48%
State
43.3%
Local (property tax)
48.0%
Federal
8.7%

Funding is shared between state (43%) and local sources (48%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
12
Schools
5,152
Students
48%
Free Lunch
$22K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate88.0%
Opportunity Score41/100
StateRhode Island →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $22,348 per pupil — 56% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in East Providence?
East Providence has 12 public schools, serving a total of 5,152 students.
What is the graduation rate for East Providence?
The graduation rate is 88.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does East Providence spend per student?
East Providence spends $22,348 per pupil — 56% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in East Providence?
48% of students in East Providence qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in East Providence?
No, East Providence does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does East Providence serve?
East Providence serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for East Providence?
The median opportunity score across schools in East Providence is 41/100. 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.