Edward S. Rhodes School

160 Shaw Avenue
Providence, RI 02905
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 295 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Edward S. Rhodes School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% 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: 295 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Top 50% in RI
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Edward S. Rhodes School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Edward S. Rhodes School's student population of 295 students has grown by 69% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 46% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
295 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

Edward S. Rhodes 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 Edward S. Rhodes School is 0.68, which is more 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)
#113 out of 289 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Edward S. Rhodes School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Edward S. Rhodes 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.
40-44%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Edward S. Rhodes 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.
40-49%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Edward S. Rhodes 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
16:1
13:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
6%
3%
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Hispanic
31%
30%
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Black
5%
9%
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White
47%
52%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.68
This chart displays the diversity score of Edward S. Rhodes School and the public school average diversity score of Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
40%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Edward S. Rhodes School's ranking?
Edward S. Rhodes School is ranked #113 out of 289 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What schools are Edward S. Rhodes School often compared to?
Edward S. Rhodes Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edgewood Highland, Vartan Gregorian El. School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% RI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
How many students attend Edward S. Rhodes School?
295 students attend Edward S. Rhodes School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Edward S. Rhodes School students are White, 31% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edward S. Rhodes School?
Edward S. Rhodes School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Edward S. Rhodes School offer ?
Edward S. Rhodes School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Edward S. Rhodes School part of?
Edward S. Rhodes School is part of Cranston School District.
In what neighborhood is Edward S. Rhodes School located?
Edward S. Rhodes School is located in the Edgewood neighborhood of Providence, RI. There are 1 other public schools located in Edgewood.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 295 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 53%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

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