Serving 241 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Capt. Isaac Paine El. School 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 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Rhode Island state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 241 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in RI
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Capt. Isaac Paine El. School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 51.9 square miles in Foster, RI. Typically, families can expect a drive of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 4.2 miles from the school's location to the edge of the zone, extending as far as 6.8 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Capt. Isaac Paine El. School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Capt. Isaac Paine El. School's student population of 241 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
241 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 ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Respect Others And Respect Self
School Rankings
Capt. Isaac Paine El. School ranks within the top 50% of all 287 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Capt. Isaac Paine El. School is 0.10, which is less 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
#138 out of 287 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
33%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
3%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
9%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
95%
50%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.4%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Capt. Isaac Paine El. School's ranking?
Capt. Isaac Paine El. School is ranked #138 out of 287 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% RI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
How many students attend Capt. Isaac Paine El. School?
241 students attend Capt. Isaac Paine El. School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Capt. Isaac Paine El. School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Capt. Isaac Paine El. School?
Capt. Isaac Paine El. School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Capt. Isaac Paine El. School offer ?
Capt. Isaac Paine El. School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Capt. Isaac Paine El. School part of?
Capt. Isaac Paine El. School is part of Foster School District.
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