Glocester School District

Glocester Town Hall, 1145 Putnam Pike P.o.box B
Chepachet, RI 02814
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 561 students in Glocester School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Rhode Island.
Public Schools in Glocester School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 34% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Rhode Island public school average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (RI)
# Schools
2 Schools
312 Schools
# Students
561 Students
133,322 Students
# Teachers
39 Teachers
10,368 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Glocester School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 62 school districts in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (RI)
#4 out of 62 school districts
(Top 10%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

62%
29%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

54%
33%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

70-74%
31%
(2022-23)
3.9%
32.4%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.18
0.65

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%

Showing 2006–2016. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
5%
31%

Showing 2012–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
1%
9%

Showing 2009–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓

% White
90%
50%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,524 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,325. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,027 is less than the state median of $25,182. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (RI)
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$3,510 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$12 MM
$3,357 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$21,524
$26,325

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$22,027
$25,182

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Glocester School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fogarty Memorial
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
736 Snake Hill Road
North Scituate, RI 02857
(401) 568-6211
Gr: K-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
West Glocester Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
111 Reynolds Road/rte 94
Chepachet, RI 02814
(401) 567-0350
Gr: PK-5 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Glocester School District?
Glocester School District manages 2 public schools serving 561 students.
What is the rank of Glocester School District?
Glocester School District is ranked #4 out of 62 school districts in Rhode Island (top 10%) 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 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Glocester School District?
90% of Glocester School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Glocester School District?
Glocester School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What is Glocester School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,027 is less than the state median of $25,182. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-05
  • Enrollment: 561 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : Top 10% in RI
  • : 62% (Top 5%)
  • : 54% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

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