Providence Public School District

Providence Public School District

Opening doors to our children's futures
Location
797 Westminster St
Providence, RI 02903

United States
Coordinates 41°49′05″N 71°25′17″W / 41.818061°N 71.421433°W / 41.818061; -71.421433 (District office)Coordinates: 41°49′05″N 71°25′17″W / 41.818061°N 71.421433°W / 41.818061; -71.421433 (District office)
District information
Type Public
Grades K-12
Established 1977
Superintendent Chris Maher
Schools 49 schools, 3 annexes and 2 charter schools
District ID 4400900[1]
Students and staff
Students 30,000[2]
Teachers 9000
Staff 200
Student-teacher ratio 26:1
Other information
Website providenceschools.org

The Providence Public School Department is the administrative force behind the primary public school district of Providence, Rhode Island. As of February 2011, it serves 23,561 students in 43 schools, 3 annexes, 2 charter schools, and 1 center servicing students with disabilities.[3]

Vision and mission

Vision

The Providence Public School District will be a national leader in educating urban youth.

Mission

The Providence Public School District will prepare all students to succeed in the nation’s colleges and universities, and in their chosen professions.

History

Providence civic leader John Howland established a system of free public education by means of the School Act in 1828. During the 1830s and 1840s, that system grew and prospered, especially in Providence, owing to the exertions of Samuel Bridgham, Nathan Bishop, and Thomas Wilson Dorr. Education specialist Henry Barnard was recruited as the first state commissioner of education until 1849, with the aim of bringing the other towns to the high educational level which had been achieved by Providence. Barnard observed that "the city of Providence has already gained to itself an extended reputation and made itself a bright example to many other cities."

List of schools

Elementary schools

As of the 2016–2017 school year

  • Apple is plan new school
  • Bailey
  • Carnevale
  • D’Abate
  • Feinstein at Broad Street
  • Feinstein at Sackett Street
  • Fogarty
  • Fortes
  • Frank Spaziano & Annex
  • Gregorian
  • Kennedy
  • King
  • Kizirian
  • Lauro
  • Lima
  • Lima Annex
  • Messer
  • Pleasant View
  • Reservoir
  • Veazie
  • Webster
  • West
  • Young & Woods

Middle schools

As of the 2016–2017 school year

  • DelSesto
  • Esek Hopkins
  • Gilbert Stuart
  • Nathan Bishop
  • Nathanael Greene
  • Roger Willams

High schools

Charter schools

  • Textron Chamber of Commerce Providence Public Charter School
  • The Times2 Academy

Centers servicing students with significant disabilities

Student achievement

Not Making Adequate Yearly Progress

According to the 2010–2011 AYP Summary Reports 50% of schools in the district are making Adequate Yearly Progress.[4] The district received the AYP Status of Not Making Adequate Yearly Progress for Elementary, Middle, and High Schools.

NECAP results

District NECAP results for 2015–16 were significantly below state averages.[4]

SubjectSchool yearPercent proficient districtPercent proficient state
3rd Grade Math2015–1633%56%
3rd Grade Reading2013–1447%69%
4th Grade Math2013–1439%63%
4th Grade Reading2013–1453%70%
4th Grade Science2015–1617%41%
5th Grade Math2013–1438%61%
5th Grade Reading2013–1452%74%
5th Grade Writing2015–1644%64%
6th Grade Math2013–1431%59%
6th Grade Reading2013–1445%72%
7th Grade Math2013–1434%59%
7th Grade Reading2013–1439%69%
8th Grade Math2013–1434%57%
8th Grade Reading2013–1448%74%
8th Grade Writing2013–1432%56%
8th Grade Science2015–169%30%
11th Grade Math2013–1414%35%
11th Grade Reading2013–1461%81%
11th Grade Writing2013–1448%66%
11th Grade Science2012–139%30%

Graduation rates

Four-year graduation rate (students entering grade 9 in 2009–2010)[4] (as reported by the Rhode Island Department of Education)

- Year District State
Percent graduated within 4 Years 2012–13 71.4% 79.7%
Percent dropped out 2012–13 15.0% 9.1%
Percent received GED 2012–13 2.2% 2.9%
Percent still in school 2012–13 11.4% 8.3%

Five-year graduation rate (students entering grade 9 in 2008–2009)[4] (as reported by the Rhode Island Department of Education)

Graduation rates District State
Percent graduated within 4 years 65.5% 77.3%
Percent graduated in 5 years 5.1% 3.6%
Percent graduated within 5 years 70.6% 80.9%

Historic graduation rate data[5] (as reported by the district)

School year Graduation rate
2005–06 71.01%
2004–05 72.98%
2003–04 65.60%
2002–03 65.70%

Population

2010–2011 school year

District data from 2010–2011 school year[6]

Demographics

Free and reduced lunches

Universal Free Lunch Program in all middle and high schools.

Special populations

Special Education

As of January 2011, 4,560 students in the district, ages 3–21, were identified as having disabilities.

Language programs

Program Percent enrolled Students
ESL students 53% 2,064
Bilingual students 37% 1,449
Eligible not enrolled (ENE) 9% 362
Dual language (included in bilingual totals) 3% 116
Total in program 100% 3,875

995 (19%) - Exited students being monitored

5,232 - Total with monitoring & ENE

Staff: 3,236

Number Percentage Staff position
1,895 59% Teachers
753 23% Aides, bus monitors, crossing guards
224 7% Clerical support
222 7% Other
76 2% School administrators
33 1% Certified personnel
33 1% Non-certified support personnel

Teacher and administrator demographics from 2005–06

Teaching staff demographics

Administrator demographics

Population changes over time

Student population data

Date Student population
2014 March 23,818[2]
2011 February 23,561[6]
2009 November 23,632[7]
2009 March 23,344[8]
2007 February 24,804[5]
2006 January 25,085[9]

District data from 2010–2011 school year[6]

Changes in demographics

DateHispanicBlackWhiteAsianMulti-racialNative American
March 201464.3%17.5%8.72%4.99%3.11%0.86%
February 201163%19%9%5%3%1%
March 200959%22%12%6%N/A1%
January 200759%22%12%6%N/A1%
January 200658%22%13%6.3%N/A0.7%

Finances

Budget

FY 10-11 Budget: $395,628,201[6]

Per-pupil spending

FY 08-09 spending per pupil: $15,305[6]

References

  1. "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Providence". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved July 22, 2014.
  2. 1 2 "Totals By Grade for all Public" (PDF). Providence Public School District. Retrieved 20 July 2015.
  3. "Learn About PPSD". PPSD Office of Communications. Retrieved 2 July 2012.
  4. 1 2 3 4 "InfoWorks! Rhode Island - Providence District". Rhode Island Department of Education. Retrieved 2 July 2012.
  5. 1 2 "PPSD Fact Sheet 2006–2007" (PDF). PPSD Office of Communications. Retrieved 1 July 2012.
  6. 1 2 3 4 5 "PPSD Fact Sheet 2010–2011" (PDF). PPSD Office of Communications. Retrieved 1 July 2012.
  7. "PPSD Fact Sheet 2008–2009" (PDF). PPSD Office of Communications. Retrieved 1 July 2012.
  8. "PPSD Fact Sheet 2008–2009" (PDF). PPSD Office of Communications. Retrieved 1 July 2012.
  9. "PPSD Fact Sheet 2005–2006" (PDF). PPSD Office of Communications. Retrieved 1 July 2012.
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