Chariho School District

455a Switch Road
Wood River Junction, RI 02894
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,185 students in Chariho School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Rhode Island.
Public Schools in Chariho School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 35% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public school average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (RI)
# Schools
8 Schools
315 Schools
# Students
3,185 Students
136,864 Students
# Teachers
259 Teachers
10,636 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

Chariho School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 60 school districts in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 88% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (RI)
#20 out of 61 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Chariho  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
31%
23%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Chariho  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of RI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
49%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Chariho  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of RI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
87%
85%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Chariho  School District and public school graduation rate of RI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.20
0.63
# American Indian Students
43 Students
1,116 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
13 Students
4,445 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
114 Students
39,142 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
29%
# Black Students
21 Students
12,121 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
2,846 Students
72,786 Students
% White Students
89%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
198 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
144 Students
6,757 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
85
2,819
# Students in K Grade:
235
9,683
# Students in 1st Grade:
190
9,584
# Students in 2nd Grade:
222
9,820
# Students in 3rd Grade:
206
9,849
# Students in 4th Grade:
201
9,932
# Students in 5th Grade:
233
10,050
# Students in 6th Grade:
213
10,135
# Students in 7th Grade:
222
10,375
# Students in 8th Grade:
253
10,674
# Students in 9th Grade:
334
12,039
# Students in 10th Grade:
284
10,736
# Students in 11th Grade:
260
10,551
# Students in 12th Grade:
247
10,617
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,327 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,901. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,580 is less than the state median of $21,130. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (RI)
Total Revenue
$68 MM
$2,998 MM
This chart display total revenue of Chariho  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in RI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$66 MM
$2,892 MM
This chart display total spending of Chariho  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in RI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$21,327
$21,901
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Chariho  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in RI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$20,580
$21,130
This chart display average spending per public school student in Chariho  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in RI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Chariho School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ashaway Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
12a Hillside Avenue
Ashaway, RI 02804
(401) 377-2211
Grades: K-4
| 197 students
Rank: #22.
Chariho High School
Math: 40% | Reading: 64%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
453 Switch Road
Wood River Junction, RI 02894
(401) 364-7778
Grades: 9-12
| 1,084 students
Rank: #33.
Charlestown Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
363 Carolina Back Road
Charlestown, RI 02813
(401) 364-7716
Grades: K-4
| 246 students
Rank: #44.
Richmond Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
190 Kingstown Road
Wyoming, RI 02898
(401) 539-2441
Grades: K-4
| 410 students
Rank: #55.
Hope Valley Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
15 Thelma Drive
Hope Valley, RI 02832
(401) 539-2321
Grades: PK-4
| 280 students
Rank: #66.
Chariho Regional Middle School
Math: 24% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
455b Switch Road
Wood River Junction, RI 02894
(401) 364-0651
Grades: 5-8
| 906 students
Rank: #77.
Chariho Alternative Learning A
Alternative School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
455c Switch Road
Wood River Junction, RI 02894
(401) 315-2880
Grades: 2-12
| 62 students
Rank: n/an/a
Chariho Career And Tech Center
Vocational School
459 Switch Road
Wood River Junction, RI 02894
(401) 364-6869
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Chariho School District?
Chariho School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,185 students.
What is the rank of Chariho School District?
Chariho School District is ranked #18 out of 60 school districts in Rhode Island (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Chariho School District?
89% of Chariho School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chariho School District?
Chariho School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What is Chariho School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,580 is less than the state median of $21,130. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,185 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 11%
  • : 87% (Btm 50% in RI)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 31% (Top 50%)
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

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