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Learning Community

Rhode Island · Public School District
1
Schools
576
Students
$22,206
Per-Pupil Spend
+55% nat'l
84.7%
Free Lunch Rate
+33pp vs nat'l
—
Graduation Rate
District Overview

Learning Community is a public school district in Rhode Island serving 576 students across 1 school. It includes 1 elementary school, among them 1 charter school. Per-pupil spending of $22,206 is above average for a US public school district. 85% 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 43/100.

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All Schools (1)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
The Learning CommunityCharterKG–08576
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$22,206+55% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
64%
19%
State
63.8%
Local (property tax)
18.7%
Federal
17.4%

State funding accounts for 64% 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
1
Schools
576
Students
85%
Free Lunch
$22K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score43/100
StateRhode Island →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $22,206 per pupil — 55% above the national average of $14,347.
High economic need in community
85% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Limited school choice
With only 1 school in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Learning Community?
Learning Community has 1 public school, serving a total of 576 students.
How much does Learning Community spend per student?
Learning Community spends $22,206 per pupil — 55% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Learning Community?
85% of students in Learning Community qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Learning Community?
Yes — 1 of the 1 school in Learning Community is a charter school.
What grade levels does Learning Community serve?
Learning Community serves grades KG through 8, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Learning Community?
The median opportunity score across schools in Learning Community is 43/100. 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.