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The Compass School

Rhode Island · Public School District
1
Schools
215
Students
$19,276
Per-Pupil Spend
+34% nat'l
9.3%
Free Lunch Rate
-43pp vs nat'l
—
Graduation Rate
District Overview

The Compass School is a public school district in Rhode Island serving 215 students across 1 school. It includes 1 elementary school, among them 1 charter school. Per-pupil spending of $19,276 is above average for a US public school district. Only 9% 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 49/100.

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All Schools (1)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
The Compass SchoolCharterKG–08215
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$19,276+34% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
20%
70%
State
20.1%
Local (property tax)
70.2%
Federal
9.8%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (70%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
1
Schools
215
Students
9%
Free Lunch
$19K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score49/100
StateRhode Island →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $19,276 per pupil — 34% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 9% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
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 The Compass School?
The Compass School has 1 public school, serving a total of 215 students.
How much does The Compass School spend per student?
The Compass School spends $19,276 per pupil — 34% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in The Compass School?
9% of students in The Compass School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in The Compass School?
Yes — 1 of the 1 school in The Compass School is a charter school.
What grade levels does The Compass School serve?
The Compass School serves grades KG through 8, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for The Compass School?
The median opportunity score across schools in The Compass School is 49/100. 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.