Sergeant Cornel Young, Junior Elementary School serves 286 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the Rhode Island state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Rhode Island state average of 71%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
286 students
Showing 2003–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2002–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)25-29%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)40-44%
71%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Showing 2002–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
9%
3%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
69%
31%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
18%
9%
Showing 2003–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2003–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
45%
Showing 2001–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% RI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% RI state average).
How many students attend Sergeant Cornel Young, Junior Elementary School?
286 students attend Sergeant Cornel Young, Junior Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Sergeant Cornel Young, Junior Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sergeant Cornel Young, Junior Elementary School?
Sergeant Cornel Young, Junior Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sergeant Cornel Young, Junior Elementary School offer ?
Sergeant Cornel Young, Junior Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sergeant Cornel Young, Junior Elementary School part of?
Sergeant Cornel Young, Junior Elementary School is part of Providence School District.
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