Edmund W. Flynn Elementary School serves 501 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 32% (which was lower than the Rhode Island state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 41% (which was lower than the Rhode Island state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Rhode Island state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
501 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)32%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)41%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
64%
29%
Black
24%
9%
White
5%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) 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?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% RI state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% RI state average).
How many students attend Edmund W. Flynn Elementary School?
501 students attend Edmund W. Flynn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Edmund W. Flynn Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edmund W. Flynn Elementary School?
Edmund W. Flynn Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Edmund W. Flynn Elementary School offer ?
Edmund W. Flynn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Edmund W. Flynn Elementary School part of?
Edmund W. Flynn Elementary School is part of Providence School District.
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