Pawtucket

District Overview
Headquartered at 286 Main Street in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, the Pawtucket School District serves as an open, traditional public school system situated within a large suburban setting in the greater Providence-Warwick metropolitan region. Overseeing 16 operational schools, the district offers a continuous educational pathway spanning from pre-kindergarten through the twelfth grade. With a total student enrollment of 7,816 learners, the district cultivates a vibrant, diverse academic community across its elementary, middle, and high school grade levels, providing comprehensive instruction tailored to early childhood development, primary education, and secondary preparation.

To support its student body, the district maintains a robust organizational workforce totaling 2,102 full-time equivalent (FTE) staff members. The core instructional team includes 1,156 FTE classroom teachers, who are further assisted by 118 FTE instructional aides and 828 FTE support staff personnel overseeing operational, administrative, and student support services. This rich staffing structure ensures that learners receive individualized attention and broad institutional support across all 16 facilities. Families, prospective students, and education researchers seeking additional information about the district's programs and administration can reach the central headquarters directly at (401) 729-6300.
16
Total Schools
7,816
Total Students
1,156.0
Full-Time Teachers
6.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pawtucket
Demographic Student Count
White1,689
Hispanic2,729
Black2,077
Asian61
Two or More442
American Indian49
Pacific Islander23
  • Hispanic
    2,729 (38.6%)
  • Black
    2,077 (29.4%)
  • White
    1,689 (23.9%)
  • Two or More
    442 (6.3%)
  • Asian
    61 (0.9%)
  • American Indian
    49 (0.7%)
  • Pacific Islander
    23 (0.3%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Pawtucket
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary10
Middle3
High3
Other0
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:16
Students:7,816*
Teachers (FTE):1,156.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.8
Schools in Pawtucket
Found 16 Schools