Bristol Warren

Bristol Warren is a suburban school district in Bristol County, Rhode Island, serving 2,888 students across six schools consisting of four elementary buildings, one middle school, and one high school. The district experienced a 1.8% enrollment decline from the prior year, indicating modest contraction. With 213 teachers, Bristol Warren maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13.6:1.

Academically, Bristol Warren demonstrates performance above state benchmarks. Math proficiency stands at 43.0% compared to the Rhode Island state average of 33.2%, while reading proficiency reaches 54.7% against a state average of 39.4%. This represents a 9.8 percentage point advantage in math and a 15.3 percentage point advantage in reading relative to state metrics.

Chronic absenteeism presents a notable challenge at 20.9%, suggesting attendance issues that may warrant attention. Per-pupil spending totals $21,366, slightly below the state average of $22,238, despite an annual budget of $61.7 million. The district's revenue structure relies heavily on local sources, with 64.2% derived from local funding, 30.4% from state sources, and 5.5% from federal allocations. This heavy dependence on local revenue reflects characteristics common to suburban Rhode Island districts and indicates exposure to local economic and property tax fluctuations.