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#289 of 302 schools in RI
Achievement First Providence
Elementary School · Achievement First Rhode Island · Providence, RI
An Achievement First Rhode Island charter elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 4th.
370 Hartford Avenue, Providence, RI 02909
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 17% proficient (2022)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Achievement First Providence score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 28 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 8-year record (2015–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2015-2022) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2015-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from RI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Achievement First Providence sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 78Very Walkable
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 75Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,935/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Providence), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,950
Median home value
$283,800
Median rent
$1,258/mo
College educated
23.5%
Homeownership
39.2%
Poverty rate
22.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02909; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achievement First Envision EleCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.3 | K–3 | 0.0 mi | 357 | Compare → |
| Frank D. Spaziano Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | 0.1 mi | 500 | Compare → |
| Anthony Carnevale ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 477 | Compare → |
| Webster Avenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 311 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Achievement First Rhode Island
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #5 of 7
- District spending per student
- $17,480NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Achievement First Providence is listed in Achievement First Rhode Island; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Achievement First Providence
Achievement First Providence is a public elementary school in Providence, RI, part of Achievement First Rhode Island, serving approximately 461 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #289 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Achievement First Providence
What grades does Achievement First Providence serve?
Achievement First Providence serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Achievement First Providence?
Achievement First Providence has an enrollment of approximately 461 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Achievement First Providence?
The student-teacher ratio at Achievement First Providence is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Achievement First Providence rank in RI?
Achievement First Providence ranks #289 of 302 schools in RI.
What is Achievement First Providence's MySchoolScout rating?
Achievement First Providence has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Achievement First Providence?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Achievement First Providence has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2022).
Is Achievement First Providence a charter school?
Yes, Achievement First Providence is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Achievement First Providence a Title I school?
No, Achievement First Providence is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Achievement First Providence?
56.4% of students at Achievement First Providence qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 461
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Providence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.9%
- Phone
- (401) 347-1106
- Area population (ZIP 02909)
- 44,445
- Area average commute
- 28.5 min
- Area median age
- 31.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 02909; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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