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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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Last updated Apr 24, 2025
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Rhode Island Department of Education
$5.3 million
raised using Ðǿմ«Ã½
9,635
projects
funded
2,758
teachers
funded
34,891
donors
777
projects
for
basic supplies
1,242
projects for
technology
1,601
projects for
books
380
projects
for
art supplies
Rhode Island Department of Education has received support from
13,775 individuals from Rhode Island and
10,558 individuals out-of-state.