Windmill Street Elementary School serves 400 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was lower than the Rhode Island state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was lower than the Rhode Island state average of 71%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Rhode Island state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
400 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)40-44%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)55-59%
71%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
43%
30%
Black
30%
9%
White
21%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
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?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% RI state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% RI state average).
How many students attend Windmill Street Elementary School?
400 students attend Windmill Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Windmill Street Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 21% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Windmill Street Elementary School?
Windmill Street Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Windmill Street Elementary School offer ?
Windmill Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Windmill Street Elementary School part of?
Windmill Street Elementary School is part of Providence School District.
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