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 49% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Carl G. Lauro El. School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
475 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#265 out of 287 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
75%
30%
Black
11%
9%
White
7%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
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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