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#189 of 302 schools in RI
Asa Messer El. School
Elementary School · Providence · Providence, RI
A Providence elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 4th.
1655 Westminster Street, Providence, RI 02909
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 8% proficient (2022)
- 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Asa Messer El. School score 10% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 9%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 10% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from RI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
80.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Asa Messer El. School 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 86Very Walkable
- Transit 51Good Transit
- Bike 87Very 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William D'abate Elem. SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 401 | Compare → |
| Webster Avenue SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 311 | Compare → |
| Blessed Sacrament SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 119 | Compare → |
| Achievement First Envision EleCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.3 | K–3 | 1.0 mi | 357 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Providence
- Schools in district
- 39
- Rank in district
- #20 of 37
- District spending per student
- $25,050NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Asa Messer El. School is listed in Providence; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Asa Messer El. School
Asa Messer El. School is a public elementary school in Providence, RI, part of Providence, serving approximately 538 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #189 of 302 schools in RI.
State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Asa Messer El. School
What grades does Asa Messer El. School serve?
Asa Messer El. School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Asa Messer El. School?
Asa Messer El. School has an enrollment of approximately 538 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Asa Messer El. School?
The student-teacher ratio at Asa Messer El. School is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Asa Messer El. School rank in RI?
Asa Messer El. School ranks #189 of 302 schools in RI.
What is Asa Messer El. School's MySchoolScout rating?
Asa Messer El. School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Asa Messer El. School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Asa Messer El. School has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Asa Messer El. School a charter school?
No, Asa Messer El. School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Asa Messer El. School a Title I school?
No, Asa Messer El. School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Asa Messer El. School?
80.5% of students at Asa Messer El. School 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
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 538
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Providence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.4%
- Phone
- (401) 456-9401
- 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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