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Smithfield

Rhode Island · Public School District
5
Schools
2,401
Students
$19,241
Per-Pupil Spend
+34% nat'l
13.2%
Free Lunch Rate
-39pp vs nat'l
92.0%
Graduation Rate
+5.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Smithfield is a public school district in Rhode Island serving 2,401 students across 5 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 92.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $19,241 is above average for a US public school district. Only 13% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 43/100.

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All Schools (5)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Old County Road SchoolKG–05229
Pleasant View Elementary SchooKG–05533
Raymond LaPerche SchoolPK–05330
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Vincent J. Gallagher Middle06–08537
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Smithfield High School09–12772
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,241+34% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
20%
72%
State
20.5%
Local (property tax)
72.1%
Federal
7.4%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (72%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
5
Schools
2,401
Students
13%
Free Lunch
$19K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate92.0%
Opportunity Score43/100
StateRhode Island →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
92.0% graduation rate — 5.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $19,241 per pupil — 34% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 13% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Smithfield?
Smithfield has 5 public schools, serving a total of 2,401 students.
What is the graduation rate for Smithfield?
The graduation rate is 92.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Smithfield spend per student?
Smithfield spends $19,241 per pupil — 34% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Smithfield?
13% of students in Smithfield qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Smithfield?
No, Smithfield does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Smithfield serve?
Smithfield serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Smithfield?
The median opportunity score across schools in Smithfield is 43/100. 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.