William D'abate Elementary School
William D'abate Elementary School serves 400 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
William D'abate Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Rhode Island state average of 28%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 36%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 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 42% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
William D'abate Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
School Overview
William D'abate Elementary School's student population of 400 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
Total Students | 400 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
William D'abate Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 287 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of William D'abate Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (RI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #165 out of 287 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 28% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 36% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 13:1 |
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American Indian | 1% | 1% |
Asian | 2% | 3% |
Hispanic | 78% | 25% |
Black | 8% | 9% |
White | 6% | 58% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.38 | 0.60 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 87% | 41% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 6% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Providence School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, RI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to William D'abate Elementary School is Sheila Skip Nowell (capital) (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Governor Christopher Delsesto (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Achievement First Iluminar (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Providence Sheila Skip Nowell (capital) Charter School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 90 students10
0.3 miles
133 Delaine Street
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 751-0405 0.3 9-12 90 - Providence Achievement First Iluminar Charter School
Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-3 | 367 students10
0.6 miles
370 Hartford Avenue
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 347-1116 0.6 K-3 367 - Providence Achievement First Providence Charter School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-4 | 451 students10
0.6 miles
370 Hartford Avenue
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 347-1106 0.6 K-4 451 - Providence Af Providence Mayoral Middle School Charter School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 5 | 100 students10
0.6 miles
370 Hartford Avenue
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 347-1120 0.6 5 100 - Providence George J. West El. School Math: 8% | Reading: 16%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 782 students10
0.6 miles
145 Beaufort Street
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 456-9337 0.6 K-5 782
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