Charles N. Fortes Academy

234 Daboll Street
Providence, RI 02907
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Charles N. Fortes Academy serves 249 students in grades Prekindergarten-1. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 249 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : 34%
  • : 45%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Charles N. Fortes Academy's student population of 249 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
249 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Charles N. Fortes Academy is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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State Level (RI)
(10-11)
34%
56%
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(10-11)
45%
71%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
4%
3%
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Hispanic
78%
29%
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Black
10%
9%
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White
5%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.37
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
37%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% RI state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% RI state average).
How many students attend Charles N. Fortes Academy?
249 students attend Charles N. Fortes Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Charles N. Fortes Academy students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Charles N. Fortes Academy?
Charles N. Fortes Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Charles N. Fortes Academy offer ?
Charles N. Fortes Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Charles N. Fortes Academy part of?
Charles N. Fortes Academy is part of Providence School District.
In what neighborhood is Charles N. Fortes Academy located?
Charles N. Fortes Academy is located in the West End neighborhood of Providence, RI. There are 6 other public schools located in West End.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 249 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : 34%
  • : 45%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

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