Achievement First Rhode Island

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Providence, Rhode Island - 7 schools

An equity score of 32/100 ranks Achievement First Rhode Island #45 of 53 districts in Rhode Island (state average 51). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $17,425 per pupil, Achievement First Rhode Island ranks #58 of 60 Rhode Island districts by per-pupil spending (Rhode Island districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

2,527
Total Enrollment
7
Schools
$17,425
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Achievement First Rhode Island operates 7 public schools serving 2,527 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Rhode Island. The school portfolio breaks down into 6 elementary, 1 high schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Providence County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $17,425 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the bottom 6 of 60 Rhode Island districts by per-pupil spending. See how Rhode Island compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 30.5% local, 55.5% state, and 14.0% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 32/100, ranked #45 of 53 in Rhode Island against a state average of 51, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

and 33.0% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 74.1% Hispanic or Latino, 17.5% African American, 3.5% White across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Af Iluminar Mayoral Middle Sch, with a diversity index of 45.4/100.

Its largest campus is Achievement First Promesa, enrolling 548 students (17% of the district's total enrollment).

Achievement First Promesa accounts for 17.1% of all Achievement First Rhode Island student enrollment

That concentration means Achievement First Rhode Island-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: elementary. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Enrollment-weighted aggregates give this entity more weight than any smaller peer, while an unweighted entity average treats every record equally.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Achievement First Rhode Island reports 55.8% free-lunch eligibility

The reported share clears the 50% majority mark. Title I operates under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015), but its statutory allocation uses additional LEA-level counts and rules not represented by this average. This percentage is an economic-need context measure; it does not establish a Title I award, show dollars received, or describe how funds are distributed among campuses.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Achievement First Rhode Island chronic absenteeism rate is 33.0% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

14.0%
Federal
55.5%
State
30.5%
Local

Funding Equity

32
Equity Score
45 / 53
State Rank
51
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 7 schools in Achievement First Rhode Island.

White 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 74.1%
African American 17.5%
Asian 1.4%
Multiracial 2.8%
Other 0.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 41.6/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Achievement First Rhode Island's schools, below the Rhode Island average of 47.0.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Af Iluminar Mayoral Middle Sch 45.4
  2. 2 Af Providence Mayoral Middle 43.3
  3. 3 Achievement First Promesa 42.4
  4. 4 Achievement First Envision Ele 42.3
  5. 5 Achievement First Iluminar 41.2

Programs & Resources

33.0%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Achievement First Rhode Island

School Enrollment
Achievement First Promesa
Charter
548
Achievement First Iluminar
Charter
465
Achievement First Providence
Charter
460
Achievement First Providence H
Charter
458
Achievement First Envision Ele
Charter
458
Af Iluminar Mayoral Middle Sch
Charter
406
Af Providence Mayoral Middle
Charter
405

How Achievement First Rhode Island Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Rhode Island districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
East Greenwich Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
South Kingstown Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Central Falls Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Smithfield Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Westerly Similar size Higher spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Achievement First Rhode Island's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

Nearby Districts in Rhode Island

Top districts in the same state, compare side-by-side for enrollment, spending, and demographics.

Providence
20,725 students · 39 schools · $24,733/pupil
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Cranston
10,225 students · 24 schools · $18,884/pupil
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Pawtucket
8,056 students · 16 schools · $19,041/pupil
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Warwick
8,005 students · 19 schools · $23,182/pupil
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Woonsocket
5,690 students · 10 schools · $19,754/pupil
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Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by per-pupil expenditure, not the same-state lists above.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Achievement First Rhode Island?

Achievement First Rhode Island has 7 schools, including 6 elementary, 1 high. Total enrollment is 2,527 students.

How much does Achievement First Rhode Island spend per student?

Achievement First Rhode Island spends $17,425 per student. The district has an equity score of 32/100, ranking #45 in Rhode Island.

What is the demographic composition of Achievement First Rhode Island?

Achievement First Rhode Island students are 74.1% Hispanic or Latino, 17.5% African American, 3.5% White, 1.4% Asian, averaged across 7 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Achievement First Rhode Island?

Achievement First Rhode Island has an equity score of 32/100, ranking #45 out of 53 districts in Rhode Island.