Serving 242 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Agnes B. Hennessey School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Rhode Island state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 242 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in RI
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Agnes B. Hennessey School's student population of 242 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
242 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1925
School Calendar
School Rankings
Agnes B. Hennessey School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 287 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Agnes B. Hennessey School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#173 out of 287 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
33%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
23%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
50%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
11%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.5%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Agnes B. Hennessey School's ranking?
Agnes B. Hennessey School is ranked #173 out of 287 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What schools are Agnes B. Hennessey School often compared to?
Agnes B. Hennessey Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Myron J. Francis Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% RI state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
How many students attend Agnes B. Hennessey School?
242 students attend Agnes B. Hennessey School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Agnes B. Hennessey School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Agnes B. Hennessey School?
Agnes B. Hennessey School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Agnes B. Hennessey School offer ?
Agnes B. Hennessey School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Agnes B. Hennessey School part of?
Agnes B. Hennessey School is part of East Providence School District.
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