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#197 of 302 schools in RI
Elizabeth Baldwin School
Elementary School · Pawtucket · Pawtucket, RI
A Pawtucket elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
723 Central Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02861
- Math 13% proficient (2022)
- Reading 19% proficient (2022)
- 12:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Elizabeth Baldwin School score 16% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 13%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 16% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 34% (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
73.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Elizabeth Baldwin 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 77Very Walkable
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,826/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pawtucket), 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
$83,044
Median home value
$285,200
Median rent
$1,278/mo
College educated
20.3%
Homeownership
64.6%
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02861; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Cecilia SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | K–8 | 0.1 mi | 170 | Compare → |
| Potter-burns SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 425 | Compare → |
| Curvin-mccabe SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 331 | Compare → |
| Flora S. Curtis SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 336 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Pawtucket
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #7 of 16
- District spending per student
- $19,420NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Elizabeth Baldwin School is listed in Pawtucket; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Elizabeth Baldwin School
Elizabeth Baldwin School is a public elementary school in Pawtucket, RI, part of Pawtucket, serving approximately 300 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #197 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Elizabeth Baldwin School
What grades does Elizabeth Baldwin School serve?
Elizabeth Baldwin School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Elizabeth Baldwin School?
Elizabeth Baldwin School has an enrollment of approximately 300 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elizabeth Baldwin School?
The student-teacher ratio at Elizabeth Baldwin School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Elizabeth Baldwin School rank in RI?
Elizabeth Baldwin School ranks #197 of 302 schools in RI.
What is Elizabeth Baldwin School's MySchoolScout rating?
Elizabeth Baldwin School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Elizabeth Baldwin School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Elizabeth Baldwin School has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Elizabeth Baldwin School a charter school?
No, Elizabeth Baldwin School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Elizabeth Baldwin School a Title I school?
No, Elizabeth Baldwin School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elizabeth Baldwin School?
73.7% of students at Elizabeth Baldwin 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 300
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Providence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 59.3%
- Phone
- (401) 729-6264
- Area population (ZIP 02861)
- 27,928
- Area average commute
- 24.9 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
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 02861; 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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