Achievement First Rhode Island

Providence, Rhode Island — 7 schools

2,527
Total Enrollment
7
Schools
$18,724
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 smaller districts in Rhode Island. The school portfolio breaks down into 6 elementary, 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 3,200 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Providence County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $18,724 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 30.5% local, 55.5% state, and 14.0% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 39/100, ranked #37 of 53 in Rhode Island against a state average of 51 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

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.

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

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Achievement First Rhode Island-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Achievement First Rhode Island has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 56.0% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

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 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

14.0%
Federal
55.5%
State
30.5%
Local

Funding Equity

39
Equity Score
37 / 53
State Rank
51
State Average

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

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Providence County county, where this district is located.

$1,318
Studio/mo
$1,402
1 BR/mo
$1,729
2 BR/mo
$2,087
3 BR/mo
$2,480
4 BR/mo

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.

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

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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 $18,724 per student. The district has an equity score of 39/100, ranking #37 in Rhode Island.

What is the average rent near Achievement First Rhode Island?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Providence County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

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 39/100, ranking #37 out of 53 districts in Rhode Island. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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