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R.I. Sch for the Deaf

Rhode Island · Public School District
1
Schools
78
Students
$104,963
Per-Pupil Spend
>500% above nat'l
94.9%
Free Lunch Rate
+43pp vs nat'l
—
Graduation Rate
District Overview

R.I. Sch for the Deaf is a public school district in Rhode Island serving 78 students across 1 school. Per-pupil spending of $104,963 is above average for a US public school district. 95% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 47/100.

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All Schools (1)
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
R.I. School for the DeafPK–1278
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$104,963>500% above nat'l
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
89%
State
88.8%
Local (property tax)
5.6%
Federal
5.5%

State funding accounts for 89% 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
78
Students
95%
Free Lunch
$105K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score47/100
StateRhode Island →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High economic need in community
95% 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 R.I. Sch for the Deaf?
R.I. Sch for the Deaf has 1 public school, serving a total of 78 students.
How much does R.I. Sch for the Deaf spend per student?
R.I. Sch for the Deaf spends $104,963 per pupil ($104,963 per pupil; note: very small enrollment may inflate this figure).
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in R.I. Sch for the Deaf?
95% of students in R.I. Sch for the Deaf qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in R.I. Sch for the Deaf?
No, R.I. Sch for the Deaf does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does R.I. Sch for the Deaf serve?
R.I. Sch for the Deaf serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for R.I. Sch for the Deaf?
The median opportunity score across schools in R.I. Sch for the Deaf 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.