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#172 of 302 schools in RI
Mary E. Fogarty El. School
Elementary School · Providence
199 Oxford Street, Providence, RI 02905
Enrollment
403
Student-Teacher
14.4:1
Score
5.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
403
Student-Teacher
14.4:1
Score
5.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Rhode Island schools
#172 of 302
In Providence
#27 of 58
public schools
In district
#17 of 37
Providence
Academic growth
8.0 / 10
Excellent
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Mary E. Fogarty El. School
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About Mary E. Fogarty El. School
Mary E. Fogarty El. School is a public elementary school in Providence, RI, part of Providence.
Mary E. Fogarty El. School serves approximately 403 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio.
Mary E. Fogarty El. School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #172 of 302 schools in RI.
Structured state assessment records for Mary E. Fogarty El. School show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 5.9 · Average
- District avg 6.1
- RI avg 6.1
What Parents Should Know
60% of students at Mary E. Fogarty El. 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
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Mary E. Fogarty El. School — Students at Mary E. Fogarty El. School score 5% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 2%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
91.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores RI EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 28 test records from RI state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* 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: 8.0/10.
How Mary E. Fogarty El. School Compares
See how Mary E. Fogarty El. School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
199 Oxford Street, Providence, RI 02905
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Mary E. Fogarty El. School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. THE GRACE SCHOOL (rated 8.7/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Robert L. Bailey IV (rated 7.2/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Lillian Feinstein El. School (rated 6.8/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Providence, see our Providence schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Career Tech Ctr Providence | 0.3 mi | 6.8 |
| Roger Williams Middle Providence | 0.3 mi | 5.2 |
| BISHOP MCVINNEY CATHOLIC REGIONAL SCHOOL Providence | 0.2 mi | 5.2 |
| 360 High School Providence | 0.3 mi | 6.0 |
| W B Cooley & Acad Internationa Providence | 0.3 mi | 5.3 |
| Robert L. Bailey IV Providence | 0.3 mi | 7.2 |
| Nuestro Mundo Public Charter S Providence | 0.3 mi | 2.6 |
| THE GRACE SCHOOL Providence | 0.3 mi | 8.7 |
| The Hope Academy Providence | 0.3 mi | 5.4 |
| Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods Providence | 0.4 mi | 6.7 |
| Highlander Elementary Charter Providence | 0.4 mi | 6.1 |
| COMMUNITY PREPARATORY SCHOOL Providence | 0.6 mi | 6.4 |
| SouthSide Elementary Charter Providence | 0.6 mi | 6.7 |
| Lillian Feinstein El. School Providence | 0.7 mi | 6.8 |
| Paul Cuffee Upper School Providence | 0.8 mi | 6.3 |
| Gilbert Stuart Middle School Providence | 0.8 mi | 4.4 |
| Central High School Providence | 1.1 mi | 5.3 |
| Achievement First Promesa Providence | 0.9 mi | 3.8 |
| Classical High School Providence | 1.1 mi | 8.5 |
| Providence Career Technical Providence | 1.1 mi | 6.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 02905 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$57,126
Median Home Value
$322,700
Median Rent
$1,103/mo
Population
24,780
College Educated
29.3%
Homeownership
51%
Avg Commute
27 min
Poverty Rate
17.9%
Median Age
35.3
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| Nathanael Greene School Pawtucket, RI | 5.9 |
| Hope Valley Elementary School Hope Valley, RI | 6.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Mary E. Fogarty El. School
What grades does Mary E. Fogarty El. School serve?
Mary E. Fogarty El. School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Mary E. Fogarty El. School?
Mary E. Fogarty El. School has an enrollment of approximately 403 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary E. Fogarty El. School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary E. Fogarty El. School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mary E. Fogarty El. School rank in RI?
Mary E. Fogarty El. School ranks #172 of 302 schools in RI.
What is Mary E. Fogarty El. School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mary E. Fogarty El. School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Mary E. Fogarty El. School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mary E. Fogarty El. School has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mary E. Fogarty El. School a charter school?
No, Mary E. Fogarty El. School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mary E. Fogarty El. School a Title I school?
No, Mary E. Fogarty El. School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mary E. Fogarty El. School?
91.6% of students at Mary E. Fogarty El. 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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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 403
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 91.6%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Providence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 59.6%
- Phone
- (401) 456-9381
Resources & Links
District
Providence- District Enrollment
- 19,856
- Schools in District
- 39
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $25,050
- District Rank
- #17 of 37
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