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7 schools in Achievement First Rhode Island

Rhode Island · 3,200 students · 2 cities

Whether you are tracking a high school, middle school, or elementary school, Achievement First Rhode Island's 7 public K-12 schools collectively enroll about 3,200 students (4 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high).

4-year change in Achievement First Rhode Island

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,200
+1,435 (+81%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
7
+2 (+40%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

How Achievement First Rhode Island ranks

Among districts
MeasureThis districtIn Rhode IslandIn the US
Enrollment
ranked largest first
3,200#14 of 37#3,032 of 9,234
Number of schools
ranked most first
7#11 of 37N/A
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
14.4:1#33 of 37#4,803 of 9,044
Free or reduced-price lunch share
ranked highest first
82.4%#5 of 37#1,075 of 8,164
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
41.7%#15 of 31#3,829 of 6,853
Districts need at least 2 schools and 500 students to be ranked. Test proficiency is ranked within the state only, since each state gives a different test. Each rank links to the full list.

Inside Achievement First Rhode Island

Since 2017-18, the 3 district schools that reported both years went from 918 to 1,330 students (up 45%) and from 59 to 94 full-time teachers (up 59%), as of 2024-25.

Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across each school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25; schools with fewer than 100 students and schools serving specialized populations are left out. Staffing figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data and count only schools that reported students and teachers in both years.

About Achievement First Rhode Island

As a medium-population district in Rhode Island, Achievement First Rhode Island educates 3,200 students across 7 schools.

Looking at the level breakdown, Achievement First Rhode Island consists of 4 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high school.

Over the past 4-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 3,200 students, climbed 81% from the 1,765 reported in SY 2020-21. The school count climbed from 5 to 7 across the same 4-year window.

On this page, the community for Achievement First Rhode Island discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in Achievement First Rhode Island?
Achievement First Rhode Island operates 7 public K-12 schools in Rhode Island, serving approximately 3,200 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Achievement First Rhode Island?
Achievement First Rhode Island includes 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.
What is the largest school in Achievement First Rhode Island?
Achievement First Promesa is the largest public school in Achievement First Rhode Island by enrollment, with approximately 548 students.
What grade levels does Achievement First Rhode Island serve?
Achievement First Rhode Island serves students from kindergarten through grade 12 across 7 schools.
What cities does Achievement First Rhode Island serve?
Achievement First Rhode Island operates schools in Providence, Cranston across Rhode Island.
Are there charter schools in Achievement First Rhode Island?
7 of the 7 schools listed under Achievement First Rhode Island are charter schools.