Asa Messer El. School

1655 Westminster Street
Providence, RI 02909
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 538 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Asa Messer El. School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 538 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50% in RI
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Asa Messer El. School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:

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School Overview

Asa Messer El. School's student population of 538 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
538 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

Asa Messer El. School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 289 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Asa Messer El. School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (RI)
#252 out of 289 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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10-14%
27%
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6-9%
33%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
7%
4%
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Hispanic
68%
30%
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Black
11%
9%
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White
7%
51%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.50
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
38%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Asa Messer El. School's ranking?
Asa Messer El. School is ranked #252 out of 289 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% RI state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
How many students attend Asa Messer El. School?
538 students attend Asa Messer El. School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Asa Messer El. School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Asa Messer El. School?
Asa Messer El. School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Asa Messer El. School offer ?
Asa Messer El. School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Asa Messer El. School part of?
Asa Messer El. School is part of Providence School District.
In what neighborhood is Asa Messer El. School located?
Asa Messer El. School is located in the Federal Hill neighborhood of Providence, RI. There are 6 other public schools located in Federal Hill.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 538 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

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