How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Providence | Woonsocket |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Providence, Rhode Island | Woonsocket, Rhode Island |
| Total Enrollment | 20,725 | 5,690 |
| Number of Schools | 39 | 9 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.6:1 | 14.1:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Providence | Woonsocket |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $25,933 | $21,838 |
| Federal Revenue | 16.8% | 18.0% |
| State Revenue | 57.9% | 65.1% |
| Local Revenue | 25.2% | 17.0% |
Providence
Federal State Local
Woonsocket
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Providence | Woonsocket |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8.7% | 48.2% |
| African American | 14.6% | 12.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 68.2% | 27.6% |
| Asian | 3.3% | 3.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.9% | 0.7% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Multiracial | 4.1% | 6.9% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 75.8% | 66.0% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Providence | Woonsocket |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 58 | 9 |
| Schools with AP | 9 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 398.7:1 | 411.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 61.1% | 57.0% |
School Types
Providence
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 2
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Woonsocket
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.