How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Pawtucket | Portsmouth |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Pawtucket, Rhode Island | Portsmouth, Rhode Island |
| Total Enrollment | 8,056 | 2,183 |
| Number of Schools | 16 | 4 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.1:1 | 12.3:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Pawtucket | Portsmouth |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $21,161 | $20,934 |
| Federal Revenue | 16.2% | 8.1% |
| State Revenue | 63.7% | 13.5% |
| Local Revenue | 20.0% | 78.4% |
Pawtucket
Federal State Local
Portsmouth
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Pawtucket | Portsmouth |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24.3% | 80.1% |
| African American | 28.2% | 1.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 39.1% | 8.9% |
| Asian | 1.0% | 2.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.7% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.4% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 6.4% | 6.7% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 51.0% | 12.1% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Pawtucket | Portsmouth |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 14 | 18 |
| Schools with AP | 3 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 287.2:1 | 297:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 46.1% | 12.5% |
School Types
Pawtucket
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Portsmouth
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
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.