Total enrollment
5,136
+217 (+4%) vs SY 2020-21
13 schools in East Providence
Rhode Island · 5,136 students · 3 cities
East Providence's 13 public K-12 schools collectively enroll about 5,136 students across 9 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high.
4-year change in East Providence
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25School count
11
-1 (-8%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
How East Providence ranks
Among districts| Measure | This district | In Rhode Island | In the US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 5,136 | #6 of 37 | #1,879 of 9,234 |
| Number of schools ranked most first | 11 | #5 of 37 | N/A |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.7:1 | #31 of 37 | #3,985 of 9,044 |
| Free or reduced-price lunch share ranked highest first | 53.7% | #14 of 37 | #3,633 of 8,164 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 60.8% | #7 of 31 | #1,539 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 East Providence
Since 2017-18, the 10 district schools that reported both years went from 5,041 to 4,926 students (down 2%) and from 361 to 359 full-time teachers (down 1%), 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.
| 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 4-year window. Total public-school enrollment in East Providence has increased 4% since SY 2020-21, moving from about 4,919 students to 5,136. The school count fell from 12 to 11 across the same 4-year window.
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.