Asa Messer El. School
Tel:
(401)456-9401
- Asa Messer El. School serves 534 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 28% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 22% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 40%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 41%.
Top Placements
Asa Messer El. School places among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Asa Messer El. School's student population of 534 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 534 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Asa Messer El. School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has decreased from 22:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Asa Messer El. School is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.36. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (RI) |
| Overall School Rank | #204 out of 284 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 28% | 33% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 22% | 40% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 10% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 65% | 25% |
| Black | 13% | 8% |
| White | 11% | 59% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.36 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 86% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Providence School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, RI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Asa Messer El. School is Trinity Academy Performing Art (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Trinity Academy Performing Art (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Alfred Lima Senior El School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Providence Trinity Academy Performing Art Charter School
Grades: 7-12 | 200 students
0.0 miles
150 Washington St.
Providence, RI 02903
(401)529-8077 0.0 7-12 200 - Providence Alfred Lima Senior El School Grades: 2-5 | 568 students
0.6 miles
222 Daboll Street
Providence, RI 02907
(401)278-0504 0.6 2-5 568 - Providence Charles N. Fortes Academy Grades: PK-1 | 333 students
0.6 miles
234 Daboll Street
Providence, RI 02907
(401)278-0501 0.6 PK-1 333 - Providence Gilbert Stuart Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 855 students
0.6 miles
188 Princeton Avenue
Providence, RI 02907
(401)456-9341 0.6 6-8 855 - Providence Leviton Dual Language School Grades: K-5 | 277 students
0.7 miles
65 Greenwich Street
Providence, RI 02907
(401)278-2872 0.7 K-5 277
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