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East Providence School District

145 Taunton Avenue
East Providence, RI 02914
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

East Providence School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Rhode Island for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 5,192 students in East Providence School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in East Providence School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (RI)
# Schools
12 Schools
315 Schools
# Students
5,192 Students
134,720 Students
# Teachers
399 Teachers
10,603 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

East Providence School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 62 school districts in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (RI)
#33 out of 62 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
26%
29%
30%
33%
26%
31%
86%
83%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.65
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
16%
30%
% Black
12%
9%
% White
59%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,230 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,250. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,664 is less than the state median of $21,467. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (RI)
Total Revenue
$105 MM
$2,998 MM
Spending
$102 MM
$2,892 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,230
$22,250
Spending / Student
$19,664
$21,467

Best East Providence School District 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Myron J. Francis Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
64 Bourne Avenue
Rumford, RI 02916
(401) 435-7829
Gr: K-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Silver Spring School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
120 Silver Spring Avenue
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7836
Gr: K-5 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Waddington School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
101 Legion Way
Riverside, RI 02915
(401) 433-6235
Gr: K-5 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Orlo Avenue School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
25 Orlo Avenue
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 433-7836
Gr: K-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
Kent Heights School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2680 Pawtucket Avenue
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7824
Gr: K-5 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #66.
Emma G. Whiteknact School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
261 Grosvenor Avenue
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7828
Gr: K-5 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #77.
Agnes B. Hennessey School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
75 Fort Street
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7831
Gr: K-5 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #88.
East Providence High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2000 Pawtucket Avenue
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7806
Gr: 9-12 | 1,697 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #99.
Edward Martin Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
111 Brown Street
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7819
Gr: 6-8 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1010.
Riverside Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
179 Forbes Street
Riverside, RI 02915
(401) 433-6230
Gr: 6-8 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
East Providence Career Technical
Vocational School
2000 Pawtucket Avenue
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7815
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
60 Bart Drive
Riverside, RI 02915
(401) 270-2321
Gr: PK | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to East Providence School District?
East Providence School District manages 12 public schools serving 5,192 students.
What is the rank of East Providence School District?
East Providence School District is ranked #32 out of 62 school districts in Rhode Island (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Rhode Island school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in East Providence School District?
59% of East Providence School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Providence School District?
East Providence School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What is East Providence School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,664 is less than the state median of $21,467. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 12 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 5,192 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : 86% (Top 50% in RI)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 26% (Top 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

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