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North Providence

Rhode Island · Public School District
8
Schools
3,445
Students
$21,042
Per-Pupil Spend
+47% nat'l
37.3%
Free Lunch Rate
-15pp vs nat'l
90.0%
Graduation Rate
+3.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

North Providence is a public school district in Rhode Island serving 3,445 students across 8 schools. It includes 5 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 90.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $21,042 is above average for a US public school district. 37% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 47/100.

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All Schools (8)
Elementary Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Centredale SchoolPK–05224
Greystone SchoolPK–05314
James L. McGuire SchoolKG–05388
Joseph A. Whelan SchoolKG–05247
Stephen Olney SchoolKG–05386
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Birchwood Middle School06–08379
Dr. Edward Ricci School06–08417
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
North Providence High09–121,090
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$21,042+47% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
44%
45%
State
44.5%
Local (property tax)
45.0%
Federal
10.5%

Funding is shared between state (44%) and local sources (45%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
8
Schools
3,445
Students
37%
Free Lunch
$21K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate90.0%
Opportunity Score47/100
StateRhode Island →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
90.0% graduation rate — 3.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $21,042 per pupil — 47% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in North Providence?
North Providence has 8 public schools, serving a total of 3,445 students.
What is the graduation rate for North Providence?
The graduation rate is 90.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does North Providence spend per student?
North Providence spends $21,042 per pupil — 47% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in North Providence?
37% of students in North Providence qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in North Providence?
No, North Providence does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does North Providence serve?
North Providence serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for North Providence?
The median opportunity score across schools in North Providence is 47/100. 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.