How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Central Falls | Providence |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Central Falls, Rhode Island | Providence, Rhode Island |
| Total Enrollment | 2,596 | 20,725 |
| Number of Schools | 7 | 39 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.8:1 | 14.6:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Central Falls | Providence |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $24,020 | $25,933 |
| Federal Revenue | 17.0% | 16.8% |
| State Revenue | 76.7% | 57.9% |
| Local Revenue | 6.3% | 25.2% |
Central Falls
Federal State Local
Providence
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Central Falls | Providence |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15.8% | 8.7% |
| African American | 12.5% | 14.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 61.1% | 68.2% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 3.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 6.8% | 0.9% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 3.1% | 4.1% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 86.3% | 75.8% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Central Falls | Providence |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 9 | 58 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 9 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 279.4:1 | 398.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 62.3% | 61.1% |
School Types
Central Falls
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Providence
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 2
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.