Carl G. Lauro El. School

99 Kenyon Street
Providence, RI 02903
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 475 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Carl G. Lauro 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 9% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower 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 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 475 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50% in RI
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Carl G. Lauro El. School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:

School Overview

Carl G. Lauro El. School's student population of 475 students has declined by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
475 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
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School Rankings

Carl G. Lauro 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 Carl G. Lauro El. School is 0.42, 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.
This School
State Level (RI)
#264 out of 289 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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9%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Carl G. Lauro El. School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Carl G. Lauro El. School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Carl G. Lauro El. School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
75%
30%
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Black
11%
9%
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White
7%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.42
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
40%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carl G. Lauro El. School's ranking?
Carl G. Lauro El. School is ranked #264 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?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% RI state average), while 11% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
How many students attend Carl G. Lauro El. School?
475 students attend Carl G. Lauro El. School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Carl G. Lauro El. School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Carl G. Lauro El. School?
Carl G. Lauro El. School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Carl G. Lauro El. School offer ?
Carl G. Lauro El. School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Carl G. Lauro El. School part of?
Carl G. Lauro El. School is part of Providence School District.
In what neighborhood is Carl G. Lauro El. School located?
Carl G. Lauro 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 (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 475 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

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