How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Providence | Westerly |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Providence, Rhode Island | Westerly, Rhode Island |
| Total Enrollment | 20,725 | 2,296 |
| Number of Schools | 39 | 6 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.6:1 | 10.9:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Providence | Westerly |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $25,933 | $27,326 |
| Federal Revenue | 16.8% | 7.1% |
| State Revenue | 57.9% | 19.6% |
| Local Revenue | 25.2% | 73.3% |
Providence
Federal State Local
Westerly
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Providence | Westerly |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8.7% | 75.7% |
| African American | 14.6% | 1.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 68.2% | 10.5% |
| Asian | 3.3% | 2.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 4.1% | 9.0% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 75.8% | 28.9% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Providence | Westerly |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 58 | 17 |
| Schools with AP | 9 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 398.7:1 | 644.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 61.1% | 22.6% |
School Types
Providence
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 2
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Westerly
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.