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The Hope Academy

Rhode Island · Public School District
1
Schools
317
Students
$17,325
Per-Pupil Spend
+21% nat'l
57.7%
Free Lunch Rate
+6pp vs nat'l
—
Graduation Rate
District Overview

The Hope Academy is a public school district in Rhode Island serving 317 students across 1 school. It includes 1 elementary school, among them 1 charter school. Per-pupil spending of $17,325 is above average for a US public school district. 58% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 40/100.

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All Schools (1)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
The Hope AcademyCharterKG–08317
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,325+21% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
62%
26%
State
61.9%
Local (property tax)
25.9%
Federal
12.2%

State funding accounts for 62% 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
317
Students
58%
Free Lunch
$17K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score40/100
StateRhode Island →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $17,325 per pupil — 21% above the national average of $14,347.
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 The Hope Academy?
The Hope Academy has 1 public school, serving a total of 317 students.
How much does The Hope Academy spend per student?
The Hope Academy spends $17,325 per pupil — 21% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in The Hope Academy?
58% of students in The Hope Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in The Hope Academy?
Yes — 1 of the 1 school in The Hope Academy is a charter school.
What grade levels does The Hope Academy serve?
The Hope Academy serves grades KG through 8, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for The Hope Academy?
The median opportunity score across schools in The Hope Academy is 40/100. 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.