Edward S. Rhodes School

160 Shaw Avenue
Providence, RI 02905
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
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Top 50%
Serving 296 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Edward S. Rhodes School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 296 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Top 50% in RI
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Edward S. Rhodes School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:

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School Overview

Edward S. Rhodes School's student population of 296 students has grown by 70% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 69% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
296 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

Edward S. Rhodes School ranks within the top 50% of all 288 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edward S. Rhodes School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (RI)
#128 out of 288 schools
(Top 50%)
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15-19%
23%
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45-49%
36%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
6%
3%
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Hispanic
30%
29%
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Black
5%
9%
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White
48%
53%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
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0.67
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
37%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Edward S. Rhodes School's ranking?
Edward S. Rhodes School is ranked #128 out of 288 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What schools are Edward S. Rhodes School often compared to?
Edward S. Rhodes Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edgewood Highland, Vartan Gregorian El. School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% RI state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% RI state average).
How many students attend Edward S. Rhodes School?
296 students attend Edward S. Rhodes School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Edward S. Rhodes School students are White, 30% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edward S. Rhodes School?
Edward S. Rhodes School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Edward S. Rhodes School offer ?
Edward S. Rhodes School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Edward S. Rhodes School part of?
Edward S. Rhodes School is part of Cranston School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 296 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

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