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Paul Cuffee Charter Sch

Rhode Island · Public School District
3
Schools
815
Students
$24,797
Per-Pupil Spend
+73% nat'l
81.8%
Free Lunch Rate
+30pp vs nat'l
87.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Paul Cuffee Charter Sch is a public school district in Rhode Island serving 815 students across 3 schools. It includes 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools, among them 3 charter schools. Its graduation rate of 87.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $24,797 is above average for a US public school district. 82% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 40/100.

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All Schools (3)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Paul Cuffee Lower SchoolCharterKG–05359
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Paul Cuffee Middle SchoolCharter06–08185
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Paul Cuffee Upper SchoolCharter09–12271
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$24,797+73% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
62%
22%
State
62.0%
Local (property tax)
22.3%
Federal
15.7%

State funding accounts for 62% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
3
Schools
815
Students
82%
Free Lunch
$25K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate87.0%
Opportunity Score40/100
StateRhode Island →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $24,797 per pupil — 73% above the national average of $14,347.
High economic need in community
82% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Limited school choice
With only 3 schools in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Paul Cuffee Charter Sch?
Paul Cuffee Charter Sch has 3 public schools, serving a total of 815 students.
What is the graduation rate for Paul Cuffee Charter Sch?
The graduation rate is 87.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Paul Cuffee Charter Sch spend per student?
Paul Cuffee Charter Sch spends $24,797 per pupil — 73% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Paul Cuffee Charter Sch?
82% of students in Paul Cuffee Charter Sch qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Paul Cuffee Charter Sch?
Yes — 3 of the 3 schools in Paul Cuffee Charter Sch are charter schools.
What grade levels does Paul Cuffee Charter Sch serve?
Paul Cuffee Charter Sch serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Paul Cuffee Charter Sch?
The median opportunity score across schools in Paul Cuffee Charter Sch is 40/100. 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.