Rhode Island Public Schools
Commissioner Deborah A. Gist
142,854
Students
14,260
Teachers
300
Schools
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Total Population of Students, Teachers and Schools in Rhode Island
Data summarizing the number of students, teachers and schools are presented by education level — elementary, middle, or high school. A small number of public schools have more than one level, such as kindergarten through eighth grade, and are shown as "elementary/middle schools". The schools data are also summarized by "type of school" to show the number of traditional public schools, charters (either independently operated or by a district), schools operated by the state and collaborative schools that involve multiple districts.
Public Schools
| Breakdown by level | |
| Schools, Elementary | 185 |
| Schools, Middle | 52 |
| Schools, High | 52 |
| Schools, Elementary/Middle | 5 |
| Schools, Middle/High | 1 |
| Schools, Elementary/Middle/High | 5 |
| Schools, Total | 300 |
| Breakdown by school type | |
| Public Schools, District Operated | 275 |
| Public Schools, State Operated | 4 |
| Public Charter Schools, District Operated | 3 |
| Public Charter Schools, Independently Operated | 13 |
| Collaboratives | 1 |
| Preschools, Publicly Operated | 4 |
| Schools, Total | 300 |
Students
| Students, Public Elementary | 66,361 |
| Students, Public Middle | 31,298 |
| Students, Public High | 45,195 |
| Students, Public Total | 142,854 |
| < 4% Public School students attend Charters | |
| Students, Public Charter District | 1,098 |
| Students, Public Charter Independent | 3,564 |
| Students, Public Charter Total | 4,662 |
Teachers
| Teachers, Elementary | 6,528 |
| Teachers, Middle | 3,180 |
| Teachers, High | 4,470 |
| Teachers, Other | 82 |
| Teachers, Total (FTEs) | 14,260 |
Student Achievement
Accountability
| Accountability | Year | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Accountability Summary and Classification | 2011-12 |  |
Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP)
| Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) | Year | Details |
|---|---|---|
| AYP Status and Classification | 2010-11 |  |
| AYP Summary Report | 2010-11 |  |
NECAP Assessments
| NECAP Assessments | Year | % Proficient State | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Grade Math | 2011-12 | 60% | |
| 3rd Grade Reading | 2011-12 | 73% | |
| 4th Grade Math | 2011-12 | 65% | |
| 4th Grade Reading | 2011-12 | 71% | |
| 4th Grade Science | 2011-12 | 45% | |
| 5th Grade Math | 2011-12 | 62% | |
| 5th Grade Reading | 2011-12 | 69% | |
| 5th Grade Writing | 2011-12 | 55% | |
| 6th Grade Math | 2011-12 | 62% | |
| 6th Grade Reading | 2011-12 | 73% | |
| 7th Grade Math | 2011-12 | 56% | |
| 7th Grade Reading | 2011-12 | 72% | |
| 8th Grade Math | 2011-12 | 58% | |
| 8th Grade Reading | 2011-12 | 78% | |
| 8th Grade Writing | 2011-12 | 59% | |
| 8th Grade Science | 2011-12 | 27% | |
| 11th Grade Math | 2011-12 | 30% | |
| 11th Grade Reading | 2011-12 | 76% | |
| 11th Grade Writing | 2011-12 | 51% | |
| 11th Grade Science | 2011-12 | 32% | |
SAT Exams (High School)
| SAT Exams (High School) | Year | Statewide | Nationwide | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics Average (out of 800) | 2011-12 | 480 | 514 | |
| Reading Average (out of 800) | 2011-12 | 477 | 496 | see above |
| Writing Average (out of 800) | 2011-12 | 470 | 488 | see above |
AP Exams (High School)
| AP Exams (High School) | Year | Details |
|---|---|---|
| AP Results | 2011-12 | |
| AP Participation | 2011-12 | |
Developmental Reading Assessment
| Developmental Reading Assessment | Year | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Highest Grade Reading | 2010-11 | |
Teaching
Qualifications and Teacher-Student Ratio
| Qualifications and Teacher-Student Ratio | Year | Statewide | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teachers with Emergency Certification | 2010-11 | 1% | |
| Not Highly Qualified Teachers | 2010-11 | 3% | |
| Teacher-Student Ratio | 2010-11 | 1:11 | |
Families and Communities
Student Characteristics
| Student Characteristics | Year | Statewide | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Eligibility for Subsidized Lunch | 2012-13 | 46% |  |
| Students from Various Racial/Ethnic Backgrounds | 2012-13 | — | |
| Students Receiving ESL/Bilingual Education Services | 2012-13 | 6% | |
| Students Receiving Special Education Services | 2012-13 | 15% | |
Safe and Supportive Schools
Attendance
| Attendance | Year | Statewide | State Target | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attendance Rate (Elementary Schools) | 2011-12 | 95% | 90% | |
| Attendance Rate (Middle Schools) | 2011-12 | 94% | 90% | |
| Attendance Rate (High Schools) | 2011-12 | 91% | 90% | |
| Attendance Rate (All Schools) | 2011-12 | 94% | 90% | — |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 2011-12 | 17% | — | |
Four Year Graduation Rate Students Entering Grade 9 in 2008-09
| Four Year Graduation Rate Students Entering Grade 9 in 2008-09 | Year | Statewide | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percent Graduated in 2012 | 2011-12 | 77.1% | |
| Percent Dropped Out | 2011-12 | 11.9% | see above |
| Percent Received GED | 2011-12 | 3.2% | see above |
| Percent Still in School | 2011-12 | 7.8% | see above |
Five Year Graduation Rate Students Entering Grade 9 in 2007-08
| Five Year Graduation Rate Students Entering Grade 9 in 2007-08 | Year | Statewide | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percent Graduated in 2011 | 2011-12 | 77.4% | |
| Percent Graduated in 2012 | 2011-12 | 3.4% | see above |
| Percent Graduated in Five Years | 2011-12 | 80.8% | see above |
Incidents of Suspension
| Incidents of Suspension | Year | Statewide | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Incidents (Elementary Schools) | 2011-12 | 2916 | |
| Number of Incidents (Middle Schools) | 2011-12 | 13710 | |
| Number of Incidents (High Schools) | 2011-12 | 24845 | |
Student Indicators
| Student Indicators | Year | Statewide | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stability Index (Elementary Schools) | 2011-12 | 87% | |
| Mobility Index (Elementary Schools) | 2011-12 | 14% | |
| Stability Index (Middle Schools) | 2011-12 | 89% | |
| Mobility Index (Middle Schools) | 2011-12 | 12% | |
| Stability Index (High Schools) | 2011-12 | 86% | |
| Mobility Index (High Schools) | 2011-12 | 16% | |
Funding and Resources
Uniform Chart of Accounts (UCOA)
| Uniform Chart of Accounts (UCOA) | Year | Total Per Pupil Statewide | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| % of Total Spending by Function Summary | 2010-11 | — | |
| Per Pupil Spending by Function Summary | 2010-11 | $15,173 | |
Tax and Spending
| Tax and Spending | Year | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Property Value per Student vs. Tax Rate on Owner-Occupied Property | FY2009 | |
| Tax Capacity and Effort Based on Residential Property Value | FY2009 | |
Other
NAEP Exams
| NAEP Exams | Year | % Proficient Rhode Island | % Proficient RI vs. US | % Proficient RI vs. New England |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th Grade Math | 2010-11 | 43% |
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| 8th Grade Math | 2010-11 | 34% | see above |
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| 12th Grade Math | 2008-09 | no data | see above |
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| 4th Grade Reading | 2010-11 | 35% |
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| 8th Grade Reading | 2010-11 | 33% | see above |
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| 12th Grade Reading | 2008-09 | no data | see above |
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| 8th Grade Writing | 2006-07 | 32% |
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| 12th Grade Writing | 2006-07 | no data | see above |
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SurveyWorks Reports
These reports are the results of the 2011-2012 Administrators' Survey. Most schools have only a few administrators — often only one. In order to protect confidentiality, the results have been combined into groups of LEAs: Urban, Urban Ring, Suburban, and State Operated and Charter LEAs (LEA stands for Local Education Authority, i.e. school district or state-operated or charter school). In each report, those results are compared to the results statewide. The survey asks administrators to express their opinions and perceptions about their school's practices, issues and climate. The resulting data is designed to aid school planning and improvement.
Click the links below to download these reports in PDF format.