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Foster

Rhode Island · Public School District
1
Schools
221
Students
$22,665
Per-Pupil Spend
+58% nat'l
31.2%
Free Lunch Rate
-21pp vs nat'l
—
Graduation Rate
District Overview

Foster is a public school district in Rhode Island serving 221 students across 1 school. It includes 1 elementary school. Per-pupil spending of $22,665 is above average for a US public school district. 31% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 50/100.

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All Schools (1)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Capt. Isaac Paine El. SchoolPK–05221
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$22,665+58% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
23%
67%
State
23.1%
Local (property tax)
66.6%
Federal
10.3%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (67%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
1
Schools
221
Students
31%
Free Lunch
$23K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score50/100
StateRhode Island →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $22,665 per pupil — 58% above the national average of $14,347.
Limited school choice
With only 1 school in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Foster?
Foster has 1 public school, serving a total of 221 students.
How much does Foster spend per student?
Foster spends $22,665 per pupil — 58% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Foster?
31% of students in Foster qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Foster?
No, Foster does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Foster serve?
Foster serves grades PK through 5, covering elementary and middle school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Foster?
The median opportunity score across schools in Foster is 50/100. 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.