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Westerly

Rhode Island · Public School District
6
Schools
2,242
Students
$27,925
Per-Pupil Spend
+95% nat'l
36.0%
Free Lunch Rate
-16pp vs nat'l
95.0%
Graduation Rate
+8.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Westerly is a public school district in Rhode Island serving 2,242 students across 6 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 95.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $27,925 is above average for a US public school district. 36% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 46/100.

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All Schools (6)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Dunn's Corners SchoolKG–04271
Springbrook Elementary SchoolKG–04260
State Street SchoolKG–04255
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Westerly Middle School05–08697
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Westerly High School09–12699
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Westerly Inclusion Preschool PPK–PK60
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$27,925+95% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
20%
73%
State
19.6%
Local (property tax)
73.3%
Federal
7.1%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (73%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
6
Schools
2,242
Students
36%
Free Lunch
$28K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate95.0%
Opportunity Score46/100
StateRhode Island →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
95.0% graduation rate — 8.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $27,925 per pupil — 95% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Westerly?
Westerly has 6 public schools, serving a total of 2,242 students.
What is the graduation rate for Westerly?
The graduation rate is 95.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Westerly spend per student?
Westerly spends $27,925 per pupil — 95% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Westerly?
36% of students in Westerly qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Westerly?
No, Westerly does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Westerly serve?
Westerly serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Westerly?
The median opportunity score across schools in Westerly is 46/100. 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.