Sheila Skip Nowell (Central) Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Rhode Island state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Rhode Island state average of 40%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
Total Students (19-20)
67 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
4 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
1%
Asian
(19-20)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(19-20)66%
26%
Black
(19-20)9%
9%
White
(19-20)21%
57%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)4%
4%
Graduation Rate
(19-20)30-39%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
88%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
6%
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 percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% RI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% RI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sheila Skip Nowell (Central) Elementary School?
The graduation rate of Sheila Skip Nowell (Central) Elementary School is 30-39%, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 85%.
How many students attend Sheila Skip Nowell (Central) Elementary School?
67 students attend Sheila Skip Nowell (Central) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Sheila Skip Nowell (Central) Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Sheila Skip Nowell (Central) Elementary School offer ?
Sheila Skip Nowell (Central) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 11-12
What school district is Sheila Skip Nowell (Central) Elementary School part of?
Sheila Skip Nowell (Central) Elementary School is part of Sheila Skip Nowell Leadership Academy School District.
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