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#152 of 302 schools in RI
Top 50% in state
Highlander Elementary Charter
Elementary School · Highlander · Providence, RI
A charter elementary school in Providence, RI where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
42 Lexington Avenue, Providence, RI 02907
- Math 8% proficient (2022)
- Reading 17% proficient (2022)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Highlander Elementary Charter score 12% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 9%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 12% in 2022, across a 5-year record (2018–2022).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2018-2022) · reading/ELA 19% (multi-year average, 2018-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 10 test records from RI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Highlander Elementary Charter 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 83Very Walkable
- Transit 48Some Transit
- Bike 58Bikeable
- 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
$49,564
Median home value
$311,600
Median rent
$1,136/mo
College educated
19.8%
Homeownership
37.4%
Poverty rate
22.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02907; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Mcvinney Catholic Regional SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 148 | Compare → |
| Nuestro Mundo Public Charter SCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.6 | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 249 | Compare → |
| Robert L. Bailey IVEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–5 | 0.3 mi | 440 | Compare → |
| Cornel Young & Charlotte WoodsEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 607 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Highlander
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $22,179NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Highlander Elementary Charter is listed in Highlander; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Highlander Elementary Charter
Highlander Elementary Charter is a public elementary school in Providence, RI, part of Highlander, serving approximately 271 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #152 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Highlander Elementary Charter
What grades does Highlander Elementary Charter serve?
Highlander Elementary Charter serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Highlander Elementary Charter?
Highlander Elementary Charter has an enrollment of approximately 271 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highlander Elementary Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Highlander Elementary Charter is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Highlander Elementary Charter rank in RI?
Highlander Elementary Charter ranks #152 of 302 schools in RI.
What is Highlander Elementary Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Highlander Elementary Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Highlander Elementary Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Highlander Elementary Charter has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Is Highlander Elementary Charter a charter school?
Yes, Highlander Elementary Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Highlander Elementary Charter a Title I school?
No, Highlander Elementary Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Highlander Elementary Charter?
81.5% of students at Highlander Elementary Charter 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 271
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Providence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.8%
- Phone
- (401) 277-2600
- Area population (ZIP 02907)
- 31,427
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 34.9
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 02907; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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