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International Charter School

334 Pleasant Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860International Charter →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–05Charter
380
Students
Total enrolled
$18,395
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 28% vs nat'l
14.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
40/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 21% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 380 students in grades KG–05 in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.
28% above average funding
District spends $18,395 per pupil, 28% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 40th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

International Charter School is a mid-sized elementary in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, serving grades KG–05 with 380 students. The district invests $18,395 per student — 28% above the national average of $14,347, with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 55% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at International Charter School

380
Total Students
14.8 : 1
Student:Teacher
55%
Free Lunch
26
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution188 male · 192 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility55%
National avg 52% · 210 students
Student Composition
16%
65%
14%
White16%
Hispanic / Latino65%
Black14%
Multiracial5%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 440003400226

Academic Outcomes at International Charter School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
40
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 40th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 26th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 02860

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,395Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$18,395
State avg
$24,324
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,094
Student Support$3,495
Administration$2,207
Operations$2,759
Other$1,840
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $18,395 spent per student, an estimated $8,149 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
58%
28%
State government
57.9%
Local (property tax)
28.5%
Federal programs
13.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $18,395/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 05
Location—
CountyProvidence County
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictInternational Charter →
Phone: (401)721-0824
NCES ID: 440003400226
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Pawtucket seeking a charter elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in International Charter
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District School Rankings
Location
334 Pleasant Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

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.