Portsmouth School District

The Portsmouth School District is located in Portsmouth, RI and includes 6 schools that serve 3,033 students in grades PK through 12.  

District Spending

The Portsmouth School District spends $10,167 per pupil in current expenditures.  The district spends 64% on instruction, 34% on support services, and 2% on other elementary and secondary expenditures.

District Student-Teacher Ratio

The Portsmouth School District has 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher, with the RI state average being 13 students per full-time equivalent teacher.  

District Student Information

The Portsmouth School District had a grades 9-12 dropout rate of 2% in 2005.  The national grades 9-12 dropout rate in 2005 was 3.9%.  

In the Portsmouth School District, 20% of students have an IEP (Individualized Education Program).  An IEP is a written plan for students eligible for special needs services.