Excellent
#37 of 302 schools in RI
Top 12% in state
Paul Cuffee Lower School
Elementary School · Paul Cuffee Charter Sch · Providence, RI
A Paul Cuffee Charter Sch charter elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
459 Promenade Street, Providence, RI 02908
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Paul Cuffee Lower School score 20% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 11%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 20% in 2022, across a 5-year record (2018–2022).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2018-2022) · reading/ELA 22% (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
77.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Paul Cuffee Lower 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 91Walker's Paradise
- Transit 61Good Transit
- Bike 67Bikeable
- 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
$74,341
Median home value
$293,800
Median rent
$1,381/mo
College educated
28.6%
Homeownership
46.5%
Poverty rate
16.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02908; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Kizirian ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 500 | Compare → |
| Times2 Elementary SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.6 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 313 | Compare → |
| Blessed Sacrament SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 119 | Compare → |
| St Pius V SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 205 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Paul Cuffee Charter Sch
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $23,526NCES 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.
Paul Cuffee Lower School is listed in Paul Cuffee Charter Sch; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Paul Cuffee Lower School
Paul Cuffee Lower School is a public elementary school in Providence, RI, part of Paul Cuffee Charter Sch, serving approximately 357 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #37 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Paul Cuffee Lower School
What grades does Paul Cuffee Lower School serve?
Paul Cuffee Lower School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Paul Cuffee Lower School?
Paul Cuffee Lower School has an enrollment of approximately 357 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paul Cuffee Lower School?
The student-teacher ratio at Paul Cuffee Lower School is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Paul Cuffee Lower School rank in RI?
Paul Cuffee Lower School ranks #37 of 302 schools in RI.
What is Paul Cuffee Lower School's MySchoolScout rating?
Paul Cuffee Lower School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Paul Cuffee Lower School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Paul Cuffee Lower School has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Is Paul Cuffee Lower School a charter school?
Yes, Paul Cuffee Lower School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Paul Cuffee Lower School a Title I school?
No, Paul Cuffee Lower School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Paul Cuffee Lower School?
77.6% of students at Paul Cuffee Lower 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
- 357
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Providence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.4%
- Phone
- (401) 453-2626
- Area population (ZIP 02908)
- 39,661
- Area average commute
- 24.4 min
- Area median age
- 34.5
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 02908; 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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