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#219 of 302 schools in RI

Harry Kizirian Elementary

Elementary School · Providence · Providence, RI

A Providence elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

60 Camden Avenue, Providence, RI 02908

  • Math 8% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 10% proficient (2022)
  • 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.1Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.73 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.3Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency8% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency9% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)9% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-0.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile24th
Resources & Environment1.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.1:1
District spending per student$25,050
Chronic Absenteeism62%

Students at Harry Kizirian Elementary score 9% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 9%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.

Math Proficiency8%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency10%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 21 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 9% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
25%
ELA
35%
2010
Math
32%
ELA
45%
2011
Math
31%
ELA
43%
2012
Math
32%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
34%
ELA
51%
2014
Math
11%
ELA
18%
2015
Math
16%
ELA
24%
2016
Math
19%
ELA
25%
2017
Math
10%
ELA
16%
2018
Math
7%
ELA
14%
2019
Math
7%
ELA
14%
2020*
Math
4%
ELA
11%
2021*
Math
4%
ELA
11%
2022
Math
8%
ELA
10%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 26% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

80.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Harry Kizirian Elementary 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 89Very Walkable
  • Transit 50Good Transit
  • Bike 60Bikeable
  • 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

$74,341

Median home value

$293,800

Median rent

$1,381/mo

College educated

28.6%

Homeownership

46.5%

Poverty rate

16.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02908; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Times2 Elementary SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified8.6K–50.2 mi313Compare →
Paul Cuffee Lower SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified8.1K–50.5 mi357Compare →
St Pius V SchoolPrivate · tuition6.5privatePK–80.6 mi205Compare →
Blessed Sacrament SchoolPrivate · tuition6.7privatePK–81.0 mi119Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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
#25 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

Harry Kizirian Elementary is listed in Providence; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Harry Kizirian Elementary

Harry Kizirian Elementary is a public elementary school in Providence, RI, part of Providence, serving approximately 500 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #219 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Harry Kizirian Elementary

What grades does Harry Kizirian Elementary serve?

Harry Kizirian Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Harry Kizirian Elementary?

Harry Kizirian Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 500 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Harry Kizirian Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Harry Kizirian Elementary is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Harry Kizirian Elementary rank in RI?

Harry Kizirian Elementary ranks #219 of 302 schools in RI.

What is Harry Kizirian Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Harry Kizirian Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Harry Kizirian Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Harry Kizirian Elementary has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Harry Kizirian Elementary a charter school?

No, Harry Kizirian Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Harry Kizirian Elementary a Title I school?

No, Harry Kizirian Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harry Kizirian Elementary?

80.4% of students at Harry Kizirian Elementary 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
500
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Providence County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
62.0%
Area population (ZIP 02908)
39,661
Area average commute
24.4 min
Area median age
34.5
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 02908; 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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