Emma G. Whiteknact School vs. Alfred Lima Sr. El School
Should you attend Emma G. Whiteknact School or Alfred Lima Sr. El School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Emma G. Whiteknact School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Student Attention
Alfred Lima Sr. El School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 227 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Emma G. Whiteknact 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 645 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Alfred Lima Sr. 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 7% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 5% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
227 students
645 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
45% | 55%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
43 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#177 out of 289 schools in RI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#279 out of 289 schools in RI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
7%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
5%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
6-9%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
41
96
Grade 1 Students
43
119
Grade 2 Students
42
98
Grade 3 Students
38
95
Grade 4 Students
32
110
Grade 5 Students
31
127
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
28%
77%
% Black
17%
11%
% White
43%
4%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
10%
2%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.40
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
80%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
7%
