Serving 403 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 11% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 4% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 403 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in RI
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (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 403 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
403 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
Every child, in school, every day, on time.
School Rankings
Mary E. Fogarty El. School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 287 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mary E. Fogarty El. School is 0.58, 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
#272 out of 287 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
6%
4%
Hispanic
61%
30%
Black
21%
9%
White
6%
51%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mary E. Fogarty El. School's ranking?
Mary E. Fogarty El. School is ranked #272 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?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% RI state average), while 4% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
How many students attend Mary E. Fogarty El. School?
403 students attend Mary E. Fogarty El. School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Mary E. Fogarty El. School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mary E. Fogarty El. School?
Mary E. Fogarty El. School has a student ration of 14:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mary E. Fogarty El. School part of?
Mary E. Fogarty El. School is part of Providence School District.
In what neighborhood is Mary E. Fogarty El. School located?
Mary E. Fogarty El. School is located in the Lower South Providence neighborhood of Providence, RI. There are 7 other public schools located in Lower South Providence.
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