Sheila Skip Nowell (Central) Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was <50% (which was higher than the Rhode Island state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Rhode Island state average of 40%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 11-12
Total Students (19-20)
67 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
4 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(19-20)n/a
1%
Asian
(19-20)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(19-20)66%
26%
Black
(19-20)9%
9%
White
(19-20)21%
57%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)4%
4%
Graduation Rate
(19-20)30-39%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
88%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% RI state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% RI state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sheila Skip Nowell (Central) Elementary School?
The graduation rate of Sheila Skip Nowell (Central) Elementary School is 30-39%, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 85%.
How many students attend Sheila Skip Nowell (Central) Elementary School?
67 students attend Sheila Skip Nowell (Central) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Sheila Skip Nowell (Central) Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Sheila Skip Nowell (Central) Elementary School offer ?
Sheila Skip Nowell (Central) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 11-12
What school district is Sheila Skip Nowell (Central) Elementary School part of?
Sheila Skip Nowell (Central) Elementary School is part of Sheila Skip Nowell Leadership Academy School District.
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