Total enrollment
5,136
-54 (-1%) vs SY 2017-18
13 schools in East Providence
Rhode Island · 5,136 students · 3 cities
East Providence's 13 public K-12 campuses collectively enroll about 5,136 students across 9 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high.
7-year change in East Providence
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
11
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
58%
was 69%
% Hispanic
17%
was 8%
% Black
12%
was 12%
% Asian
2%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | City | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Providence High | East Providence | High | 09-12 | 1,691 |
| Edward Martin Middle | East Providence | Middle | 06-08 | 564 |
| Waddington School | Riverside | Elementary | KG-05 | 554 |
| Riverside Middle School | Riverside | Middle | 06-08 | 549 |
| Myron J. Francis Elementary | Rumford | Elementary | KG-05 | 391 |
| Kent Heights School | East Providence | Elementary | KG-05 | 251 |
| Orlo Avenue School | East Providence | Elementary | KG-05 | 245 |
| Agnes B. Hennessey School | East Providence | Elementary | KG-05 | 242 |
| Silver Spring School | East Providence | Elementary | KG-05 | 223 |
| Emma G. Whiteknact School | East Providence | Elementary | KG-05 | 216 |
| James R. D. Oldham School | Riverside | Elementary | PK-PK | 210 |
| East Providence Career Tech | East Providence | High | 08-12 | · |
| Edward R. Martin Middle Annex | East Providence | Elementary | M-M | · |
About East Providence
East Providence is a mid-sized public-school district in Rhode Island. The district oversees 13 schools and serves approximately 5,136 students.
For a sense of the school types, East Providence spans 9 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools.
Average enrollment per school in East Providence is about 395, below the Rhode Island average of roughly 439.
Over the past 7-year window. Total public-school enrollment in East Providence has remained close to its prior level since SY 2017-18, moving from about 5,190 students to 5,136. Demographically, the White share of enrollment shrank from 69% to 58%.
On this page, the community for East Providence discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.