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#203 of 302 schools in RI
Capt. Isaac Paine El. School
Elementary School · Foster
160 Foster Center Road, Foster, RI 02825
Enrollment
226
Student-Teacher
9.4:1
Score
5.4
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
226
Student-Teacher
9.4:1
Score
5.4
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Rhode Island schools
#203 of 302
School environment
9.0 / 10
Excellent
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Capt. Isaac Paine El. School
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About Capt. Isaac Paine El. School
Capt. Isaac Paine El. School is a public elementary school in Foster, RI, part of Foster.
Capt. Isaac Paine El. School serves approximately 226 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 9.4:1 student-teacher ratio.
Capt. Isaac Paine El. School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #203 of 302 schools in RI.
Structured state assessment records for Capt. Isaac Paine El. School show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 5.4 · Average
- RI avg 6.1
What Parents Should Know
At 9.4:1 students to teachers, Capt. Isaac Paine El. School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Capt. Isaac Paine El. School sits in a rural area, which can mean longer drives for some families. Rural schools are often community anchors with smaller classes, but check transportation, after-school options, and access to specialized services before you commit.
Score Breakdown
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Capt. Isaac Paine El. School — Students at Capt. Isaac Paine El. School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
25.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores RI EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 28 test records from RI state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 3.4/10.
How Capt. Isaac Paine El. School Compares
See how Capt. Isaac Paine El. School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
160 Foster Center Road, Foster, RI 02825
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Capt. Isaac Paine El. School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Clayville School (rated 9.1/10, 4.3 miles away, in nearby Clayville), which scores notably higher. Another option is West Glocester Elementary (rated 9.1/10, 7.2 miles away, in nearby Chepachet), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Fogarty Memorial (rated 9.1/10, 6.7 miles away, in nearby North Scituate), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Foster, see our Foster schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 8.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Ponaganset High School North Scituate | 3.7 mi | 7.4 |
| Clayville School Clayville | 4.3 mi | 9.1 |
| Ponaganset Middle School North Scituate | 4.7 mi | 6.1 |
| West Glocester Elementary Chepachet | 7.2 mi | 9.1 |
| Scituate Middle School North Scituate | 5.8 mi | 5.9 |
| Scituate High School North Scituate | 5.8 mi | 8.4 |
| Fogarty Memorial North Scituate | 6.7 mi | 9.1 |
| Western Coventry School Coventry | 8.5 mi | 4.3 |
| Steere Farm Elementary School Pascoag | 9.1 mi | 4.3 |
| NORTHEAST CDT Danielson | 7.5 mi | — |
| Killingly Memorial School Danielson | 7.5 mi | 5.7 |
| COMMUNITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Pascoag | 10.1 mi | 5.2 |
| Killingly High School Dayville | 7.9 mi | 4.6 |
| HARMONY HILL SCHOOL Chepachet | 9.0 mi | 8.0 |
| North Scituate School North Scituate | 7.8 mi | 6.6 |
| Sterling Community School Sterling | 9.2 mi | 3.9 |
| ST JAMES SCHOOL Danielson | 7.9 mi | 5.0 |
| Killingly Central School Dayville | 8.1 mi | 4.1 |
| Washington Oak School Coventry | 9.1 mi | 7.5 |
| Quinebaug Middle College Danielson | 8.1 mi | 7.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 02825 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$110,177
Median Home Value
$398,900
Median Rent
$1,525/mo
Population
5,861
College Educated
33.7%
Homeownership
92.2%
Avg Commute
33.4 min
Poverty Rate
3%
Median Age
46
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| ST TERESA SCHOOL Pawtucket, RI | 5.4 |
| Elizabeth Baldwin School Pawtucket, RI | 5.5 |
| Gaudet Learning Academy Middletown, RI | 5.5 |
| Glen Hills School Cranston, RI | 5.5 |
| The Compass School Kingston, RI | 5.5 |
| Holliman School Warwick, RI | 5.3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Capt. Isaac Paine El. School
What grades does Capt. Isaac Paine El. School serve?
Capt. Isaac Paine El. School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Capt. Isaac Paine El. School?
Capt. Isaac Paine El. School has an enrollment of approximately 226 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Capt. Isaac Paine El. School?
The student-teacher ratio at Capt. Isaac Paine El. School is 9.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Capt. Isaac Paine El. School rank in RI?
Capt. Isaac Paine El. School ranks #203 of 302 schools in RI.
What is Capt. Isaac Paine El. School's MySchoolScout rating?
Capt. Isaac Paine El. School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Capt. Isaac Paine El. School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Capt. Isaac Paine El. School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Capt. Isaac Paine El. School a charter school?
No, Capt. Isaac Paine El. School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Capt. Isaac Paine El. School a Title I school?
No, Capt. Isaac Paine El. School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Capt. Isaac Paine El. School?
25.7% of students at Capt. Isaac Paine 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 226
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 25.7%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Providence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.9%
- Phone
- (401) 647-5200
Resources & Links
District
Foster- District Enrollment
- 226
- Schools in District
- 1
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,977
- District Rank
- #1 of 1
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