Very Good
#72 of 302 schools in RI
Top 24% in state
North Smithfield Elementary
Elementary School · North Smithfield · North Smithfield, RI
An elementary school in North Smithfield, RI serving grades Pre-K – 4th.
2214 Providence Pike, North Smithfield, RI 02896
- Math 54% proficient (2022)
- Reading 50% proficient (2022)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at North Smithfield Elementary score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 52% in 2022, across a 12-year record (2011–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from RI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
16.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where North Smithfield 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,204/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (North Smithfield), 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
$109,436
Median home value
$423,500
Median rent
$1,282/mo
College educated
34.5%
Homeownership
81%
Poverty rate
4.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02896; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond Laperche SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–5 | 3.3 mi | 335 | Compare → |
| Globe Park SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | PK–5 | 3.4 mi | 511 | Compare → |
| Northern Lincoln Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | 4.0 mi | 530 | Compare → |
| Bernon Heights SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.7 | K–5 | 4.1 mi | 391 | 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 Smithfield
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $18,255NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Smithfield Elementary is listed in North Smithfield; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Smithfield Elementary
North Smithfield Elementary is a public elementary school in North Smithfield, RI, part of North Smithfield, serving approximately 601 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #72 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Smithfield Elementary
What grades does North Smithfield Elementary serve?
North Smithfield Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend North Smithfield Elementary?
North Smithfield Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 601 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Smithfield Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at North Smithfield Elementary is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Smithfield Elementary rank in RI?
North Smithfield Elementary ranks #72 of 302 schools in RI.
What is North Smithfield Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
North Smithfield Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 North Smithfield Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Smithfield Elementary has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Is North Smithfield Elementary a charter school?
No, North Smithfield Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Smithfield Elementary a Title I school?
No, North Smithfield Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Smithfield Elementary?
16.1% of students at North Smithfield 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 601
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Providence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.1%
- Phone
- (401) 765-2260
- Area population (ZIP 02896)
- 11,683
- Area average commute
- 25.5 min
- Area median age
- 45.4
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 02896; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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