Serving 221 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Capt. Isaac Paine El. School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 221 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in RI
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Capt. Isaac Paine El. School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Capt. Isaac Paine El. School's student population of 221 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
221 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Capt. Isaac Paine El. School ranks within the top 50% of all 289 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Capt. Isaac Paine El. School is 0.11, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#109 out of 289 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
30%
Black
n/a
9%
White
94%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Capt. Isaac Paine El. School's ranking?
Capt. Isaac Paine El. School is ranked #109 out of 289 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% RI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
How many students attend Capt. Isaac Paine El. School?
221 students attend Capt. Isaac Paine El. School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Capt. Isaac Paine El. School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Capt. Isaac Paine El. School?
Capt. Isaac Paine El. School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Capt. Isaac Paine El. School offer ?
Capt. Isaac Paine El. School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Capt. Isaac Paine El. School part of?
Capt. Isaac Paine El. School is part of Foster School District.
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