Beacon Charter School

Woonsocket, Rhode Island — 2 schools

360
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$16,881
Per-Pupil Spending
High, Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Beacon Charter School operates 2 public schools serving 360 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Rhode Island. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 361 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 $16,881 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 28.1% local, 58.4% state, and 13.5% 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 — 32/100, ranked #44 of 53 in Rhode Island against a state average of 51 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 2 schools offering Advanced Placement (2 AP courses district-wide), and 22.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 46.3% White, 33.9% Hispanic or Latino, 7.7% African American across the district's schools.

Beacon Charter School accounts for 56.2% of all Beacon Charter School student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Beacon Charter School-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. 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

Beacon Charter School chronic absenteeism rate is 22.9% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

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 Variation between sub-units within Beacon Charter School is typically wider than the Beacon Charter School-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

13.5%
Federal
58.4%
State
28.1%
Local

Funding Equity

32
Equity Score
44 / 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 2 schools in Beacon Charter School.

White 46.3%
Hispanic or Latino 33.9%
African American 7.7%
Asian 0.8%
Multiracial 10.9%
Other 0.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 2
Schools with AP
2 AP courses total
22.9%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Beacon Charter School

School Enrollment
Beacon Charter School
Charter
203
Founders Academy
Charter
158

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Beacon Charter School?

Beacon Charter School has 2 schools, including 1 high, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 360 students.

How much does Beacon Charter School spend per student?

Beacon Charter School spends $16,881 per student. The district has an equity score of 32/100, ranking #44 in Rhode Island.

What is the average rent near Beacon Charter School?

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 Beacon Charter School?

Beacon Charter School students are 46.3% White, 33.9% Hispanic or Latino, 7.7% African American, 0.8% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Beacon Charter School?

Beacon Charter School has an equity score of 32/100, ranking #44 out of 53 districts in Rhode Island. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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