Serving 475 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Carl G. Lauro El. 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 8% (which was lower than the Rhode Island state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 11% (which was lower than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 93% 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
475 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
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School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#265 out of 287 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
29%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
33%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
75%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
11%
9%
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White
7%
50%
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Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)51.6%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carl G. Lauro El. School's ranking?
Carl G. Lauro El. School is ranked #265 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?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% RI state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
How many students attend Carl G. Lauro El. School?
475 students attend Carl G. Lauro El. School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Carl G. Lauro El. School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 4% 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 Carl G. Lauro El. School?
Carl G. Lauro El. School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Carl G. Lauro El. School offer ?
Carl G. Lauro El. School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Carl G. Lauro El. School part of?
Carl G. Lauro El. School is part of Providence School District.
In what neighborhood is Carl G. Lauro El. School located?
Carl G. Lauro El. School is located in the Federal Hill neighborhood of Providence, RI. There are 6 other public schools located in Federal Hill.
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