Below Average
#279 of 302 schools in RI
Joseph A. Whelan School
Elementary School · North Providence · North Providence, RI
A North Providence elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1440 Mineral Spring Avenue, North Providence, RI 02904
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Joseph A. Whelan School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 22% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (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
42.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Joseph A. Whelan 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 76Very Walkable
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated748/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (North 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
$64,637
Median home value
$302,200
Median rent
$1,217/mo
College educated
32.1%
Homeownership
51.3%
Poverty rate
16.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02904; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Olney SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.6 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 414 | Compare → |
| Veazie Street SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 459 | Compare → |
| Pleasant View SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 419 | Compare → |
| R.i. School for the DeafEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 2–12 | 1.3 mi | 76 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
North Providence
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #7 of 8
- District spending per student
- $19,022NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Joseph A. Whelan School is listed in North Providence; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Joseph A. Whelan School
Joseph A. Whelan School is a public elementary school in North Providence, RI, part of North Providence, serving approximately 245 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #279 of 302 schools in RI.
State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Joseph A. Whelan School
What grades does Joseph A. Whelan School serve?
Joseph A. Whelan School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Joseph A. Whelan School?
Joseph A. Whelan School has an enrollment of approximately 245 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Joseph A. Whelan School?
The student-teacher ratio at Joseph A. Whelan School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Joseph A. Whelan School rank in RI?
Joseph A. Whelan School ranks #279 of 302 schools in RI.
What is Joseph A. Whelan School's MySchoolScout rating?
Joseph A. Whelan School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Joseph A. Whelan School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Joseph A. Whelan School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Joseph A. Whelan School a charter school?
No, Joseph A. Whelan School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Joseph A. Whelan School a Title I school?
No, Joseph A. Whelan School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Joseph A. Whelan School?
42.9% of students at Joseph A. Whelan 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
- 245
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Providence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.3%
- Phone
- (401) 233-1180
- Area population (ZIP 02904)
- 32,462
- Area average commute
- 26.8 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
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 02904; 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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