How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Providence | The Compass School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Providence, Rhode Island | Kingston, Rhode Island |
| Total Enrollment | 20,725 | 215 |
| Number of Schools | 39 | 1 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.5:1 | 12.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Providence | The Compass School |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $22,536 | $18,117 |
| Federal Revenue | 16.8% | 9.8% |
| State Revenue | 57.9% | 20.1% |
| Local Revenue | 25.2% | 70.2% |
Providence
Federal State Local
The Compass School
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Providence | The Compass School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8.7% | 85.2% |
| African American | 14.6% | 0.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 68.2% | 7.9% |
| Asian | 3.3% | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.1% | 4.6% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 75.8% | 8.8% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Providence | The Compass School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 58 | N/A |
| Schools with AP | 9 | 0 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 398.7:1 | N/A |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 58.9% | 26.7% |
School Types
Providence
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 2
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
The Compass School
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
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.