Serving 277 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Alan Shawn Feinstein Elementary 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 was 15-19% (which was lower than the Rhode Island state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Rhode Island state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
277 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#239 out of 287 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
33%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
71%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
15%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
8%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.7%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Alan Shawn Feinstein Elementary School's ranking?
Alan Shawn Feinstein Elementary School is ranked #239 out of 287 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% RI state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
How many students attend Alan Shawn Feinstein Elementary School?
277 students attend Alan Shawn Feinstein Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Alan Shawn Feinstein Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alan Shawn Feinstein Elementary School?
Alan Shawn Feinstein Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Alan Shawn Feinstein Elementary School offer ?
Alan Shawn Feinstein Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Alan Shawn Feinstein Elementary School part of?
Alan Shawn Feinstein Elementary School is part of Providence School District.
In what neighborhood is Alan Shawn Feinstein Elementary School located?
Alan Shawn Feinstein Elementary School is located in the Washington Park neighborhood of Providence, RI.
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