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#115 of 302 schools in RI
Top 38% in state
Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods
Elementary School · Providence · Providence, RI
A Providence elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
674 Prairie Avenue, Providence, RI 02905
- Math 9% proficient (2022)
- Reading 13% proficient (2022)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods score 11% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 11%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 19 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 11% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 21% (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
78.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods 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 84Very Walkable
- Transit 48Some Transit
- Bike 41Somewhat 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
$57,126
Median home value
$322,700
Median rent
$1,103/mo
College educated
29.3%
Homeownership
51%
Poverty rate
17.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02905; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highlander Elementary CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | PK–6 | 0.4 mi | 271 | Compare → |
| Mary E. Fogarty El. SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 403 | Compare → |
| The Grace SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.7private | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 112 | Compare → |
| The Hope AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 318 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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
- #8 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
Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods is listed in Providence; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods
Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods is a public elementary school in Providence, RI, part of Providence, serving approximately 607 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #115 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods
What grades does Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods serve?
Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods?
Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods has an enrollment of approximately 607 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods?
The student-teacher ratio at Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods rank in RI?
Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods ranks #115 of 302 schools in RI.
What is Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods's MySchoolScout rating?
Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 21% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods a charter school?
No, Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods a Title I school?
No, Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods?
78.3% of students at Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 607
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Providence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.5%
- Phone
- (401) 278-0515
- Area population (ZIP 02905)
- 24,780
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 35.3
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 02905; 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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