East Greenwich

East Greenwich is a suburban school district located in Kent County, Rhode Island, serving 2,543 students across six schools: four elementary, one middle, and one high school. The district experienced a minor enrollment decline of 0.3% in the most recent year, suggesting relative stability in student population.

Academically, East Greenwich demonstrates performance notably above state averages. Math proficiency stands at 61.3% compared to the Rhode Island average of 33.2%, while reading proficiency reaches 65.3% against a state average of 39.4%. These gaps indicate consistent outperformance across core subjects. Chronic absenteeism is reported at 9.1%, which provides context for attendance patterns though comparative state data is not specified.

The district operates with a student-teacher ratio of 13.2:1 across 193 teachers. Financially, East Greenwich allocates $17,809 per pupil, below the state average of $22,238, while maintaining a total budget of $45.3 million. The district's revenue structure reflects substantial local funding dependence at 79.4%, with state funding comprising 16.1% and federal funding 4.5%. This funding composition indicates the district relies heavily on local property tax resources relative to state and federal support, which is characteristic of many suburban Rhode Island districts with higher property values and tax bases.