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Foster-Glocester

Rhode Island · Public School District
2
Schools
1,347
Students
$23,297
Per-Pupil Spend
+62% nat'l
14.6%
Free Lunch Rate
-38pp vs nat'l
87.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Foster-Glocester is a public school district in Rhode Island serving 1,347 students across 2 schools. It includes 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 87.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $23,297 is above average for a US public school district. Only 15% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 46/100.

⇄ Compare with another district
All Schools (2)
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Ponaganset Middle School06–08426
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Ponaganset High School09–12921
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$23,297+62% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
28%
65%
State
27.8%
Local (property tax)
65.3%
Federal
6.9%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (65%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
2
Schools
1,347
Students
15%
Free Lunch
$23K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.0%
Opportunity Score46/100
StateRhode Island →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $23,297 per pupil — 62% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 15% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Limited school choice
With only 2 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Foster-Glocester?
Foster-Glocester has 2 public schools, serving a total of 1,347 students.
What is the graduation rate for Foster-Glocester?
The graduation rate is 87.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Foster-Glocester spend per student?
Foster-Glocester spends $23,297 per pupil — 62% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Foster-Glocester?
15% of students in Foster-Glocester qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Foster-Glocester?
No, Foster-Glocester does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Foster-Glocester serve?
Foster-Glocester serves grades 6 through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Foster-Glocester?
The median opportunity score across schools in Foster-Glocester is 46/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.