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Rhode Island serves 139,807 students
across 40 districts.
Its teachers have had 9,499 projects funded on µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø, representing
$5.2 million in funds.
Rhode Island spent a total of
$2.4 billion in
the 2016-17 school year school year on education.
60.4% of that was on
instruction, 36.9% on support
services, and 2.7% on other costs.
Rhode Island spent a total of
$17,335
per pupil in the 2016-17 school year school year on
education. 60.4% of that was on
instruction, 36.9% on support
services, and 2.7% on other costs.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics
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Rhode Island Department of Education school support on µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø
Last updated Jan 17, 2025
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Rhode Island Department of Education
$5.2 million
raised using µÚÒ»³Ô¹ÏÍø
9,499
projects
funded
2,732
teachers
funded
34,505
donors
766
projects
for
basic supplies
1,221
projects for
technology
1,567
projects for
books
370
projects
for
art supplies
Rhode Island Department of Education has received support from
13,595 individuals from Rhode Island and
10,455 individuals out-of-state.