Serving 270 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Blackstone Valley Prep Element ranks in the top 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 20-24% (which is approximately equal to the Rhode Island state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 47% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 270 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in RI
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Blackstone Valley Prep Element ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Blackstone Valley Prep Element's student population of 270 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
270 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Blackstone Valley Prep Element ranks within the top 50% of all 288 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blackstone Valley Prep Element is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#122 out of 288 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
44%
29%
Black
24%
9%
White
21%
53%
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
55%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blackstone Valley Prep Element's ranking?
Blackstone Valley Prep Element is ranked #122 out of 288 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What schools are Blackstone Valley Prep Element often compared to?
Blackstone Valley Prep Elementis often viewed alongside schools like Nathanael Greene School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% RI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% RI state average).
How many students attend Blackstone Valley Prep Element?
270 students attend Blackstone Valley Prep Element.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Blackstone Valley Prep Element students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 21% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blackstone Valley Prep Element?
Blackstone Valley Prep Element has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Blackstone Valley Prep Element offer ?
Blackstone Valley Prep Element offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Blackstone Valley Prep Element part of?
Blackstone Valley Prep Element is part of Blackstone Valley Prep A Ri Mayoral Academy School District.
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