Serving 404 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Mary E. Fogarty 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 is 2% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 23%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 404 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in RI
- Math Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mary E. Fogarty El. School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Mary E. Fogarty El. School's student population of 404 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
404 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mary E. Fogarty El. School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 288 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mary E. Fogarty El. School is 0.53, which is less 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
#287 out of 288 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
66%
29%
Black
19%
9%
White
5%
53%
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
88%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Mary E. Fogarty El. School's ranking?
Mary E. Fogarty El. School is ranked #287 out of 288 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?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 23% RI state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% RI state average).
How many students attend Mary E. Fogarty El. School?
404 students attend Mary E. Fogarty El. School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Mary E. Fogarty El. School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mary E. Fogarty El. School?
Mary E. Fogarty El. School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Mary E. Fogarty El. School offer ?
Mary E. Fogarty El. School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Mary E. Fogarty El. School part of?
Mary E. Fogarty El. School is part of Providence School District.
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