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 10-14% (which was lower than the Rhode Island state average of 27%). 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 49% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Alan Shawn Feinstein Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
277 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#246 out of 289 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
71%
30%
Black
15%
9%
White
8%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
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 #246 out of 289 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% 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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