District Overview
Headquartered at 417 Rock Street in Fall River, Massachusetts, the Fall River Public School District is an active, traditional public school system offering a comprehensive educational pipeline for the surrounding community. Situated within a large suburban setting in the greater Providence-Warwick metropolitan area, this non-charter district operates 19 individual schools that provide seamless academic pathways spanning from pre-kindergarten all the way through the 12th grade, alongside specialized ungraded programs. Serving a broad student body of 11,089 learners—with steady enrollment across early childhood, elementary, middle, and high school grade levels—the district functions as a central educational hub focused on equitable access and academic growth.

Reflecting the vibrant community it serves, Fall River’s student population displays rich cultural and demographic diversity, including significant representation among White, Hispanic, Black, multiracial, and Asian students, balanced across 5,705 male and 5,379 female learners. To support this sizable student body, the district maintains a robust workforce of nearly 3,976 full-time equivalent staff members. This dedicated team features approximately 1,791 classroom teachers, more than 470 instructional aides, and over 1,710 support staff members, ensuring students receive comprehensive academic, developmental, and operational backing. Through its expansive school network, strong staffing context, and deep community roots, Fall River Public Schools remains committed to fostering an enriched learning environment for every child.
19
Total Schools
11,089
Total Students
1,791.2
Full-Time Teachers
6.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fall River
Demographic Student Count
White4,477
Hispanic3,751
Black1,610
Asian299
Two or More912
American Indian25
Pacific Islander10
  • White
    4,477 (40.4%)
  • Hispanic
    3,751 (33.8%)
  • Black
    1,610 (14.5%)
  • Two or More
    912 (8.2%)
  • Asian
    299 (2.7%)
  • American Indian
    25 (0.2%)
  • Pacific Islander
    10 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Fall River
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary11
Middle3
High2
Other3
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:19
Students:11,089*
Teachers (FTE):1,791.2*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.2
Schools in Fall River
Found 19 Schools