District Overview
Headquartered at the McFee Administration Building in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, the Woonsocket Public School District operates as a fully open, traditional public school system serving the region's pre-kindergarten through 12th-grade educational needs. Nestled in a large suburban setting within the greater Providence-Warwick metropolitan area, the district manages 10 operational schools designed to foster seamless academic progression from early childhood through high school graduation. As a cornerstone of its local community, Woonsocket provides a stable, structured environment dedicated to comprehensive learning and student development across all foundational grade levels.

During the 2024–2025 academic year, the district serves a vibrant and diverse student body of 5,541 pupils, reflecting a rich mix of cultural backgrounds and dynamic learning communities. To deliver quality education and essential campus services, the district maintains a robust professional workforce totaling 1,620 full-time equivalent staff members. This dedicated workforce includes 830 full-time teachers, 135 instructional aides providing targeted classroom assistance, and 655 support staff personnel, ensuring that students receive well-rounded academic, specialized, and operational support throughout their schooling.
10
Total Schools
5,541
Total Students
830.0
Full-Time Teachers
6.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Woonsocket
Demographic Student Count
White2,541
Hispanic1,635
Black709
Asian217
Two or More388
American Indian33
Pacific Islander18
  • White
    2,541 (45.9%)
  • Hispanic
    1,635 (29.5%)
  • Black
    709 (12.8%)
  • Two or More
    388 (7.0%)
  • Asian
    217 (3.9%)
  • American Indian
    33 (0.6%)
  • Pacific Islander
    18 (0.3%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Woonsocket
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary6
Middle2
High2
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:10
Students:5,541*
Teachers (FTE):830.0*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.7
Schools in Woonsocket
Found 10 Schools