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#250 of 302 schools in RI

Leo A. Savoie School

Elementary School · Woonsocket · Woonsocket, RI

A Woonsocket elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

990 Mendon Road, Woonsocket, RI 02895

  • Math 27% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 22% proficient (2022)
  • 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.3Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.95 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.0Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-8.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile31th
Resources & Environment4.6Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.3:1
District spending per student$20,344
Chronic Absenteeism33.4%

Students at Leo A. Savoie School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.

Math Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency22%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 33 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 25% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
59%
ELA
60%
2012
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
53%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
28%
ELA
28%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
26%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
23%
ELA
23%
2019
Math
23%
ELA
23%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 39% (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

42.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Leo A. Savoie 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 48Car-Dependent
  • Transit 21Minimal Transit
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,928/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Woonsocket), 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

$58,579

Median home value

$267,900

Median rent

$1,116/mo

College educated

18.6%

Homeownership

38.2%

Poverty rate

19.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02895; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Good Shepherd Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition5.1privatePK–80.2 mi176Compare →
Gr Woonsocket Catholic RegionalPrivate · tuition5.1privatePK–80.2 mi176Compare →
Pothier-citizens Elem CampusEnrollment path unverified6.2PK–50.9 mi799Compare →
Rise Prep Mayoral AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified3.6K–81.3 mi477Compare →

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.

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

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Woonsocket

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#4 of 9
District spending per student
$20,344NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
26.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Leo A. Savoie School is listed in Woonsocket; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Leo A. Savoie School

Leo A. Savoie School is a public elementary school in Woonsocket, RI, part of Woonsocket, serving approximately 314 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #250 of 302 schools in RI.

State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Leo A. Savoie School

What grades does Leo A. Savoie School serve?

Leo A. Savoie School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Leo A. Savoie School?

Leo A. Savoie School has an enrollment of approximately 314 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Leo A. Savoie School?

The student-teacher ratio at Leo A. Savoie School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Leo A. Savoie School rank in RI?

Leo A. Savoie School ranks #250 of 302 schools in RI.

What is Leo A. Savoie School's MySchoolScout rating?

Leo A. Savoie School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Leo A. Savoie School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Leo A. Savoie School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Leo A. Savoie School a charter school?

No, Leo A. Savoie School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Leo A. Savoie School a Title I school?

No, Leo A. Savoie School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Leo A. Savoie School?

42.4% of students at Leo A. Savoie 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
314
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Providence County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
33.4%
Area population (ZIP 02895)
43,081
Area average commute
28.6 min
Area median age
35.7
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 02895; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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