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Elizabeth Baldwin School

Elementary School · Pawtucket

723 Central Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02861

Enrollment

300

Student-Teacher

12:1

Score

5.5

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Rhode Island schools

#197 of 302

In Pawtucket

#8 of 18

public schools

In district

#7 of 16

Pawtucket

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Elizabeth Baldwin School

5.5/10

Elementary School in Pawtucket · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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7.3/10

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About Elizabeth Baldwin School

Elizabeth Baldwin School is a public elementary school in Pawtucket, RI, part of Pawtucket. Elizabeth Baldwin School serves approximately 300 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. Elizabeth Baldwin School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #197 of 302 schools in RI.

Structured state assessment records for Elizabeth Baldwin School show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 5.5 · Average
  • District avg 5.7
  • RI avg 6.1

What Parents Should Know

59% of students at Elizabeth Baldwin School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.4Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.07 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.6Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency13% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency19% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency16% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)13% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+2.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile38th
Resources & Environment3.0Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12:1
Per-Pupil Spending$19,420
Chronic Absenteeism59.3%

Elizabeth Baldwin School — Students at Elizabeth Baldwin School score 16% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 13%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

73.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores RI EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 23.6% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 33.6% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 28 test records from RI state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
38%
ELA
51%
2010
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
54%
2012
Math
40%
ELA
58%
2013
Math
31%
ELA
51%
2014
Math
11%
ELA
19%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
19%
ELA
30%
2017
Math
19%
ELA
23%
2018
Math
19%
ELA
26%
2019
Math
19%
ELA
26%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
15%
2022
Math
13%
ELA
19%

* 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: 6.4/10.

How Elizabeth Baldwin School Compares

See how Elizabeth Baldwin School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.5/10
35th percentile in RI
Academic
5.6/10
Average
Growth
6.4/10
Average
Environment
3.0/10
Needs Improvement

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
74%
Teaching Staff
12:1 student-teacher ratio
25 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
59.3%

Location

723 Central Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02861

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Elizabeth Baldwin School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ST CECILIA SCHOOL (rated 7.3/10, 0.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Flora S. Curtis School (rated 7.3/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Hill-Roberts Elementary School (rated 7.3/10, 2.1 miles away, in nearby Attleboro), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Pawtucket, see our Pawtucket schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.0 mi
School Distance Rating
ST CECILIA SCHOOL Pawtucket 0.1 mi 7.3
Potter-Burns School Pawtucket 0.4 mi 5.0
Lyman B. Goff Middle School Pawtucket 0.4 mi 5.2
Flora S. Curtis School Pawtucket 0.5 mi 7.3
Curvin-McCabe School Pawtucket 0.5 mi 4.3
DARLINGTON EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Pawtucket 0.9 mi
DAYSPRING CHRISTIAN ACADEMY South Attleboro 1.2 mi 5.6
Fallon Memorial School Pawtucket 1.3 mi 5.9
ST TERESA SCHOOL Pawtucket 1.4 mi 5.4
Joseph Jenks Middle School Pawtucket 1.2 mi 4.2
Jacqueline M. Walsh School Pawtucket 1.2 mi 7.2
Henry J. Winters School Pawtucket 1.0 mi 6.2
Agnes E. Little School Pawtucket 1.2 mi 5.3
ST RAPHAEL ACADEMY Pawtucket 1.3 mi 6.3
Robert J. Coelho Middle School Attleboro 1.7 mi 5.1
William E. Tolman High Pawtucket 1.4 mi 4.4
Hill-Roberts Elementary School Attleboro 2.1 mi 7.3
The Learning Community Central Falls 1.7 mi 6.1
International Charter School Pawtucket 2.0 mi 3.8
Blackstone Academy Charter Pawtucket 2.0 mi 6.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 02861 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$83,044

Median Home Value

$285,200

Median Rent

$1,278/mo

Population

27,928

College Educated

20.3%

Homeownership

64.6%

Avg Commute

24.9 min

Poverty Rate

9.1%

Median Age

38.8

Similar Schools

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Martin Luther King El. School Providence, RI 5.5
The Compass School Kingston, RI 5.5
Capt. Isaac Paine El. School Foster, RI 5.4
Cedar Hill School Warwick, RI 5.6

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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
77 Very Walkable
Transit Score
37 Some Transit
Bike Score
53 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
300
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Free/Reduced Lunch
73.7%
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Providence County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
59.3%

District

Pawtucket
District Enrollment
7,887
Schools in District
16
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,420
District Rank
#7 of 16

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