Raymond Laperche School
Tel:
(401)231-6652
- Raymond Laperche School serves 246 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 33%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 40%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 41%.
Top Placements
Raymond Laperche School places among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Raymond Laperche School's student population of 246 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 246 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Raymond Laperche School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Raymond Laperche School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.36. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (RI) |
| Overall School Rank | #70 out of 284 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40-44% | 33% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 40% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 25% |
| Black | 1% | 8% |
| White | 85% | 59% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.27 | 0.36 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 12% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Smithfield School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, RI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Raymond Laperche School is Smithfield High School (2.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Lincoln Middle School (1.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Old County Road School (1.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Smithfield Old County Road School Grades: K-5 | 247 students
1.3 miles
200 Old County Road
Smithfield, RI 02917
(401)231-6613 1.3 K-5 247 - Lincoln Lincoln Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 756 students
1.9 miles
152 Jenckes Hill Road
Lincoln, RI 02865
(401)721-3400 1.9 6-8 756 - Smithfield Anna M. Mccabe School Grades: PK-5 | 340 students
2.2 miles
100 Pleasant View Avenue
Smithfield, RI 02917
(401)949-2058 2.2 PK-5 340 - Smithfield Vincent J. Gallagher Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 551 students
2.2 miles
10 Indian Run Trail
Smithfield, RI 02917
(401)949-2056 2.2 6-8 551 - Smithfield Smithfield High School Grades: 9-12 | 737 students
2.3 miles
90 Pleasant View Avenue
Smithfield, RI 02917
(401)949-2050 2.3 9-12 737
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