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East Providence School District (2026) - Rumford, RI

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 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 5,136 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.
Public Schools in East Providence School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (RI)
# Schools
12 Schools
313 Schools
# Students
5,136 Students
133,879 Students
# Teachers
390 Teachers
10,399 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

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:

0.61
0.65
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
17%
31%
% Black
12%
9%
% White
58%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,451 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,389. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,879 is less than the state median of $21,601. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat 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
$20,451
$22,389
Spending / Student
$19,879
$21,601

Best East Providence School District Public Schools (2026)

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 | 391 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 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 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 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
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 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
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 | 251 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
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 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
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 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
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 | 1,691 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
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 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
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 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
East Providence Career Technical
Vocational School
2000 Pawtucket Avenue
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7815
Gr: 8-12
Rank: n/an/a
60 Bart Drive
Riverside, RI 02915
(401) 270-2321
Gr: PK | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 36%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to East Providence School District?
East Providence School District manages 12 public schools serving 5,136 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?
58% of East Providence School District students are White, 17% 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 14:1, which is higher than 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 $19,879 is less than the state median of $21,601. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 12 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 5,136 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : 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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