Emma G. Whiteknact School

261 Grosvenor Avenue
East Providence, RI 02914
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 255 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Emma G. Whiteknact School ranks in the bottom 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% 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: 255 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Bottom 50% in RI
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Emma G. Whiteknact School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:

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School Overview

Emma G. Whiteknact School's student population of 255 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
255 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

Emma G. Whiteknact School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 288 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Emma G. Whiteknact School is 0.69, 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
This School
State Level (RI)
#213 out of 288 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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6-9%
23%
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20-24%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Emma G. Whiteknact School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
25%
29%
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Black
16%
9%
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White
47%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.69
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
37%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
10%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Emma G. Whiteknact School's ranking?
Emma G. Whiteknact School is ranked #213 out of 288 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What schools are Emma G. Whiteknact School often compared to?
Emma G. Whiteknact Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Robert F. Kennedy El. School, Alfred Lima Sr. El School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% RI state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% RI state average).
How many students attend Emma G. Whiteknact School?
255 students attend Emma G. Whiteknact School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Emma G. Whiteknact School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Emma G. Whiteknact School?
Emma G. Whiteknact School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Emma G. Whiteknact School offer ?
Emma G. Whiteknact School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Emma G. Whiteknact School part of?
Emma G. Whiteknact School is part of East Providence School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 255 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

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