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Providence School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 30 public elementary schools serving 13,777 students in Providence School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Rhode Island.
Public Elementary Schools in Providence School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Rhode Island public elementary school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 31% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Rhode Island public elementary school average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (RI)
# Schools
39 Schools
234 Schools
# Students
20,463 Students
89,886 Students
# Teachers
1,458 Teachers
6,935 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Providence School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 63 school districts in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 77% has increased from 75% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#56 out of 63 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
31%
Graduation Rate
77%
83%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.64
# American Indian Students
155 Students
672 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
797 Students
3,061 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
13,797 Students
26,508 Students
% Hispanic Students
68%
30%
# Black Students
3,012 Students
7,876 Students
% Black Students
15%
9%
# White Students
1,634 Students
46,624 Students
% White Students
8%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
30 Students
139 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
857 Students
4,865 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
404
1,998
# Students in K Grade:
1,288
9,207
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,431
9,963
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,345
9,583
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,542
9,833
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,663
9,925
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,428
9,885
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,495
9,981
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,497
9,505
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,516
9,730
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,985
85
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,793
87
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,551
46
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,525
58
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,168 is higher than the state median of $22,099. The school district revenue/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,924 is higher than the state median of $21,321. The school district spending/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$556 MM
$2,998 MM
Spending
$531 MM
$2,892 MM
Revenue / Student
$27,168
$22,099
Spending / Student
$25,924
$21,321
Best Providence School District Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vartan Gregorian El. School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
455 Wickenden St.
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 456-9377
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 456-9377
Grades: K-5
| 251 students
Rank: #22.
Robert F. Kennedy El. School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
195 Nelson Street
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 456-9403
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 456-9403
Grades: K-5
| 408 students
Rank: #33.
Martin Luther King El. School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
35 Camp Street
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 456-9398
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 456-9398
Grades: PK-5
| 407 students
Rank: #44.
Times2 Elementary School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
50 Fillmore Street
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 272-5094
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 272-5094
Grades: K-5
| 315 students
Rank: #55.
Anthony Carnevale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
50 Springfield Street
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 278-0554
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 278-0554
Grades: PK-5
| 464 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Pleasant View School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
50 Obediah Brown Road
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9325
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9325
Grades: PK-5
| 418 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
William D'abate Elem. School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
60 Kossuth Street
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9416
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9416
Grades: K-5
| 371 students
Rank: #88.
Reservoir Avenue School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
156 Reservoir Avenue
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 456-9406
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 456-9406
Grades: K-5
| 267 students
Rank: #99.
Nathan Bishop Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 Sessions Street
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 456-9344
Providence, RI 02906
(401) 456-9344
Grades: 6-8
| 608 students
Rank: #1010.
Nathanael Greene Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
721 Chalkstone Avenue
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 456-9347
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 456-9347
Grades: 6-8
| 808 students
Rank: #1111.
Leviton Dual Language School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
65 Greenwich Street
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 278-2872
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 278-2872
Grades: K-5
| 272 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Robert L. Bailey Iv
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
65 Gordon Avenue
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 456-1735
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 456-1735
Grades: K-5
| 394 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Times2 Middle/high School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
50 Fillmore Street
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 272-5094
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 272-5094
Grades: 6-12
| 391 students
Rank: #1414.
Frank D. Spaziano Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
85 Laurel Hill Avenue
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9389
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9389
Grades: 1-5
| 376 students
Rank: #1515.
Lillian Feinstein El. School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
159 Sackett Street
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 456-9407
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 456-9407
Grades: K-5
| 365 students
Rank: #1616.
Veazie Street School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
211 Veazie Street
Providence, RI 02904
(401) 453-8601
Providence, RI 02904
(401) 453-8601
Grades: K-5
| 469 students
Rank: #1717.
Alan Shawn Feinstein Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1450 Broad Street
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 456-9367
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 456-9367
Grades: K-5
| 277 students
Rank: #1818.
Asa Messer El. School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1655 Westminster Street
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9401
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9401
Grades: PK-4
| 537 students
Rank: #1919.
Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
674 Prairie Avenue
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 278-0515
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 278-0515
Grades: PK-5
| 519 students
Rank: #2020.
Webster Avenue School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
191 Webster Avenue
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9414
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9414
Grades: K-5
| 302 students
Rank: #2121.
Carl G. Lauro El. School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
99 Kenyon Street
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 456-9391
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 456-9391
Grades: K-5
| 475 students
Rank: #2222.
George J. West El. School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
145 Beaufort Street
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 456-9337
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 456-9337
Grades: K-5
| 601 students
Rank: #2323.
Harry Kizirian Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
60 Camden Avenue
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 456-9369
Providence, RI 02908
(401) 456-9369
Grades: PK-5
| 539 students
Rank: #2424.
West Broadway Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
29 Bainbridge Avenue
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9102
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9102
Grades: 5-8
| 480 students
Rank: #2525.
Alfred Lima Sr. El School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
222 Daboll Street
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 278-0504
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 278-0504
Grades: K-5
| 593 students
Rank: #2626.
Gilbert Stuart Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
188 Princeton Avenue
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 456-9341
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 456-9341
Grades: 6-8
| 683 students
Rank: #2727.
Mary E. Fogarty El. School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
199 Oxford Street
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 456-9381
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 456-9381
Grades: K-5
| 390 students
Rank: #2828.
Governor Christopher Delsesto
Magnet School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
152 Springfield Street
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 278-0557
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 278-0557
Grades: 6-8
| 731 students
Rank: #2929.
Roger Williams Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
278 Thurbers Avenue
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 456-9355
Providence, RI 02905
(401) 456-9355
Grades: 6-8
| 631 students
Rank: #3030.
Esek Hopkins Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
480 Charles Street
Providence, RI 02904
(401) 456-9203
Providence, RI 02904
(401) 456-9203
Grades: 6-8
| 435 students
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