International Charter School in Pawtucket, Rhode Island on DonorsChoose

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About this school

International Charter School is a suburban public school in Pawtucket, Rhode Island that is part of Rhode Island Department of Education. It serves 382 students in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 19.1:1. Its teachers have had 20 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Title 1

Grades K - 5

382 Students

20 Teachers

334 Pleasant St Ste 1

Pawtucket, RI 02860 View local requests

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International Charter School Demographics

48%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

79%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

International Charter School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Feb 11, 2026

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