North Smithfield School District

1850 Providence Pike
North Smithfield, RI 02896
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,591 students in North Smithfield School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island.
Public Schools in North Smithfield School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Rhode Island public school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 35% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 17% 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
3 Schools
315 Schools
# Students
1,591 Students
136,864 Students
# Teachers
128 Teachers
10,636 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

District Rank

North Smithfield School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (RI)
#14 out of 61 school districts
(Top 30%)
This chart display the overall district rank of North Smithfield  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
36%
23%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of North Smithfield  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.
56%
36%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Smithfield  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.
85-89%
85%
This chart display public school graduation rate of North Smithfield  School District and public school graduation rate of RI by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.30
0.63
# American Indian Students
n/a
1,116 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
19 Students
4,445 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
151 Students
39,142 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
29%
# Black Students
24 Students
12,121 Students
% Black Students
2%
9%
# White Students
1,326 Students
72,786 Students
% White Students
83%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
198 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
70 Students
6,757 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
30
2,819
# Students in K Grade:
101
9,683
# Students in 1st Grade:
91
9,584
# Students in 2nd Grade:
99
9,820
# Students in 3rd Grade:
113
9,849
# Students in 4th Grade:
116
9,932
# Students in 5th Grade:
122
10,050
# Students in 6th Grade:
111
10,135
# Students in 7th Grade:
144
10,375
# Students in 8th Grade:
136
10,674
# Students in 9th Grade:
145
12,039
# Students in 10th Grade:
130
10,736
# Students in 11th Grade:
112
10,551
# Students in 12th Grade:
141
10,617
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,965 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,901. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,923 is less than the state median of $21,130. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
This School District
This State (RI)
Total Revenue
$32 MM
$2,998 MM
This chart display total revenue of North Smithfield  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
$30 MM
$2,892 MM
This chart display total spending of North Smithfield  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
$19,965
$21,901
This chart display average revenue per public school student in North Smithfield  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
$18,923
$21,130
This chart display average spending per public school student in North Smithfield  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 North Smithfield School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Smitfield High School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
412 Greenville Road
North Smithfield, RI 02896
(401) 766-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 528 students
Rank: #22.
North Smithfield Elementary School
Math: 41% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2214 Providence Pike
North Smithfield, RI 02896
(401) 765-2260
Grades: PK-4
| 550 students
Rank: #33.
North Smithfield MiddleSchool
Math: 34% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1850 Providence Pike
North Smithfield, RI 02896
(401) 597-6100
Grades: 5-8
| 513 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to North Smithfield School District?
North Smithfield School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,591 students.
What is the rank of North Smithfield School District?
North Smithfield School District is ranked #12 out of 60 school districts in Rhode Island (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Rhode Island school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Smithfield School District?
83% of North Smithfield School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Smithfield School District?
North Smithfield School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What is North Smithfield School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,923 is less than the state median of $21,130. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,591 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in RI)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 36% (Top 30%)
  • : 56% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

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