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Providence School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 31 public elementary schools serving 14,691 students in Providence School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Rhode Island.
Public Elementary Schools in Providence School District have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Rhode Island public elementary school average of 20%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 33% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public elementary school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (RI)
# Schools
40 Schools
234 Schools
# Students
21,345 Students
90,808 Students
# Teachers
1,513 Teachers
6,941 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Providence School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 60 school districts in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 78% has decreased from 79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#51 out of 61 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
36%
Graduation Rate
78%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.64
# American Indian Students
172 Students
708 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
807 Students
3,113 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
14,302 Students
26,167 Students
% Hispanic Students
67%
29%
# Black Students
3,196 Students
7,960 Students
% Black Students
15%
9%
# White Students
1,670 Students
47,671 Students
% White Students
8%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
31 Students
126 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
921 Students
4,804 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
392
1,854
# Students in K Grade:
1,344
9,492
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,355
9,584
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,566
9,820
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,652
9,849
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,635
9,932
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,567
10,050
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,590
10,135
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,572
9,772
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,835
10,036
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,884
103
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,728
54
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,632
57
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,593
70
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,045 is higher than the state median of $21,901. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,853 is higher than the state median of $21,130. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$556 MM
$2,998 MM
Spending
$531 MM
$2,892 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,045
$21,901
Spending / Student
$24,853
$21,130
Best Providence School District Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vartan Gregorian El. School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
455 Wickenden St.
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 456-9377
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 456-9377
Grades: K-5
| 243 students
Rank: #22.
Robert F. Kennedy El. School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
195 Nelson Street
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 456-9403
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 456-9403
Grades: K-5
| 425 students
Rank: #33.
Leviton Dual Language School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
65 Greenwich Street
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 278-2872
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 278-2872
Grades: K-5
| 290 students
Rank: #44.
Pleasant View School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
50 Obediah Brown Road
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9325
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9325
Grades: PK-5
| 411 students
Rank: #55.
Nathanael Greene Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
721 Chalkstone Avenue
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 456-9347
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 456-9347
Grades: 6-8
| 907 students
Rank: #66.
Anthony Carnevale Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
50 Springfield Street
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 278-0554
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 278-0554
Grades: PK-5
| 478 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Asa Messer El. School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1655 Westminster Street
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9401
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9401
Grades: PK-4
| 516 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Times2 Middle/high School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
50 Fillmore Street
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 272-5094
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 272-5094
Grades: 6-12
| 403 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Martin Luther King El. School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
35 Camp Street
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 456-9398
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 456-9398
Grades: PK-5
| 366 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
William D'abate Elem. School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
60 Kossuth Street
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9416
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9416
Grades: K-5
| 389 students
Rank: #1111.
Times2 Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
50 Fillmore Street
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 272-5094
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 272-5094
Grades: K-5
| 305 students
Rank: #1212.
Frank D. Spaziano Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
85 Laurel Hill Avenue
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9389
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9389
Grades: 1-5
| 378 students
Rank: #1313.
Nathan Bishop Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 Sessions Street
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 456-9344
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 456-9344
Grades: 6-8
| 636 students
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Reservoir Avenue School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
156 Reservoir Avenue
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 456-9406
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 456-9406
Grades: K-5
| 250 students
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Robert L. Bailey Iv
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
65 Gordon Avenue
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 456-1735
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 456-1735
Grades: K-5
| 389 students
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Webster Avenue School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
191 Webster Avenue
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9414
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9414
Grades: K-5
| 311 students
Rank: #1717.
Alan Shawn Feinstein Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1450 Broad Street
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 456-9367
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 456-9367
Grades: K-5
| 327 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
George J. West El. School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
145 Beaufort Street
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 456-9337
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 456-9337
Grades: K-5
| 628 students
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Veazie Street School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
211 Veazie Street
Providence, RI 02904
(401) 453-8601
Providence, RI 02904
(401) 453-8601
Grades: K-5
| 539 students
Rank: #2020.
Lillian Feinstein El. School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
159 Sackett Street
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 456-9407
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 456-9407
Grades: K-5
| 392 students
Rank: #2121.
Alfred Lima Sr. El School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
222 Daboll Street
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 278-0504
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 278-0504
Grades: 2-5
| 435 students
Rank: #2222.
Carl G. Lauro El. School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
99 Kenyon Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 456-9391
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 456-9391
Grades: K-5
| 553 students
Rank: #2323.
Harry Kizirian Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
60 Camden Avenue
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 456-9369
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 456-9369
Grades: PK-5
| 563 students
Rank: #2424.
Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods
(Math: 4% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
674 Prairie Avenue
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 278-0515
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 278-0515
Grades: PK-5
| 572 students
Rank: #2525.
West Broadway Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
29 Bainbridge Avenue
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9102
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9102
Grades: 5-8
| 498 students
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Esek Hopkins Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
480 Charles Street
Providence, RI 02904
(401) 456-9203
Providence, RI 02904
(401) 456-9203
Grades: 6-8
| 492 students
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Gilbert Stuart Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
188 Princeton Avenue
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 456-9341
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 456-9341
Grades: 6-8
| 790 students
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Governor Christopher Delsesto
(Math: 2% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
152 Springfield Street
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 278-0557
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 278-0557
Grades: 6-8
| 817 students
Rank: #26 - 2926. - 29.
Roger Williams Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
278 Thurbers Avenue
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 456-9355
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 456-9355
Grades: 6-8
| 735 students
Rank: #3030.
Mary E. Fogarty El. School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
199 Oxford Street
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 456-9381
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 456-9381
Grades: K-5
| 404 students
Rank: n/an/a
234 Daboll Street
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 278-0501
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 278-0501
Grades: PK-1
| 249 students
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