At a glance
Source years shown below
Reported students
77
NCES CCD 2024–25
Open schools
1
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Student–teacher ratio
3.3:1
Calculated from NCES 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE
Spending per pupil
$109,551
Current expenditure · FY 2023 F-33
Instruction per pupil
$38,513
Calculated from FY 2023 F-33
Grades served
PK–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Agency figures aggregate matched current school records; they may not cover the complete historical district.
- Students
- 83
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Student–teacher ratio
- 3.2:1
What current records say about R.I. Sch for the Deaf
R.I. Sch for the Deaf operates 1 current public-school records serving grades PK–12 in Providence, Rhode Island. NCES reports 77 students and 23 classroom teacher FTE for 2024–25.
Within Rhode Island agencies of the same NCES type, it ranks 6 of 6 with reported enrollment. That position describes scale only—it does not say whether individual schools are a good fit for a particular student.
FY 2023 finance records show $109,551 in current expenditure per pupil and $38,513 per pupil assigned to instruction. Within the same NCES agency type, this places reported current spending 1 of 5 in Rhode Island. Local wages, transportation, special education, facilities, and agency responsibilities all affect this comparison.
Reported needs and resources
- English learners
- 24.1%
- Students with disabilities (IDEA)
- 100%
- Classroom teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Current expenditure (FY 2023)
- $8,545,000
Context measures describe who a district serves and its resources. They are not negative rating inputs.
R.I. Sch for the Deaf
Providence, Rhode Island
NCES EDGE 2024–25 · 41.8509, -71.4273
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Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White28.6%
- Hispanic46.8%
- Black14.3%
- Asian2.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22 matched schools. Totals can differ due to rounding or source privacy rules.
Schools by level
Medians use schools reporting 2024–25 enrollment and teacher FTE.
| Level | Schools | Median students | Median ratio | Charter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Combined / other | 1 | 77 | 3.3:1 | 0 |
Explore schools in R.I. Sch for the Deaf
1 current directory entries
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Showing 1–1 of 1 schools · enrollment and ratios: NCES 2024–25. Scroll the table to see all columns.
| School | Level / grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| R.I. School for the Deaf | OtherPK–12 | 77 | 3.3:1 |
Cities served by R.I. Sch for the Deaf
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Frequently asked questions about R.I. Sch for the Deaf
How many schools are in R.I. Sch for the Deaf?
R.I. Sch for the Deaf has 1 open public schools in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory: 1 combined or other.
How many students attend R.I. Sch for the Deaf?
NCES reports 77 students for 2024–25, served by 23 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers. That is number 6 of 6 Rhode Island agencies of the same type by enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection matched 83 students in schools that are still open.
What is the student–teacher ratio in R.I. Sch for the Deaf?
The district-wide ratio is 3.3:1, calculated from 2024–25 enrollment and classroom-teacher FTE. Ratios vary by school and are not the same as average class size; ask individual schools about class sizes by grade.
How much does R.I. Sch for the Deaf spend per student?
The FY 2023 federal finance survey reports $109,551 in current expenditure per pupil, including $38,513 for instruction. That ranks 1 of 5 comparable Rhode Island agencies. Spending reflects local costs and student needs as well as priorities.
How do I find my assigned school in R.I. Sch for the Deaf?
Attendance zones are set by the district and can change. Use the district's official school locator or contact its enrollment office at (401) 222-3525 with your exact address. A mailing address or ZIP code alone does not determine school assignment.
Nearby school districts
Regular Rhode Island districts with the closest central offices. Office distance is not a boundary comparison.