East Greenwich School District

111 Peirce Street
East Greenwich, RI 02818
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

East Greenwich School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Rhode Island for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,504 students in East Greenwich School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Rhode Island.
Public Schools in East Greenwich School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public school average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (RI)
# Schools
6 Schools
315 Schools
# Students
2,504 Students
134,720 Students
# Teachers
190 Teachers
10,603 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

East Greenwich School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 62 school districts in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 95% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (RI)
#3 out of 62 school districts
(Top 5%)
62%
29%
63%
33%
58%
31%
(21-22)
96%
83%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.40
0.65
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
9%
4%
% Hispanic
7%
30%
% Black
2%
9%
% White
77%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,943 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,250. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,086 is less than the state median of $21,467. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (RI)
Total Revenue
$47 MM
$2,998 MM
Spending
$45 MM
$2,892 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,943
$22,250
Spending / Student
$18,086
$21,467

Best East Greenwich School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Greenwich High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
300 Avenger Drive
East Greenwich, RI 02818
(401) 398-1300
Grades: 9-12
| 742 students
Rank: #22.
James H. Eldredge School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
101 First Avenue
East Greenwich, RI 02818
(401) 886-3246
Grades: 3-5
| 279 students
Rank: #33.
Archie R. Cole Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 Cedar Avenue
East Greenwich, RI 02818
(401) 398-1333
Grades: 6-8
| 612 students
Rank: #44.
George Hanaford School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
200 Middle Road
East Greenwich, RI 02818
(401) 398-1351
Grades: 3-5
| 276 students
Rank: n/an/a
Frenchtown School
1100 Frenchtown Road
East Greenwich, RI 02818
(401) 398-1402
Grades: K-2
| 288 students
Rank: n/an/a
2 Chestnut Drive
East Greenwich, RI 02818
(401) 398-1602
Grades: PK-2
| 307 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to East Greenwich School District?
East Greenwich School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,504 students.
What is the rank of East Greenwich School District?
East Greenwich School District is ranked #3 out of 62 school districts in Rhode Island (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Rhode Island school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in East Greenwich School District?
77% of East Greenwich School District students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Greenwich School District?
East Greenwich School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What is East Greenwich School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,086 is less than the state median of $21,467. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,504 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : 96% (Btm 50% in RI)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 62% (Top 5%)
  • : 63% (Top 5%)
  • : 58% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

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