Excellent
#33 of 302 schools in RI
Top 11% in state
Raymond Laperche School
Elementary School · Smithfield · Smithfield, RI
A Smithfield elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
11 Limerock Road, Smithfield, RI 02917
- Math 62% proficient (2022)
- Reading 67% proficient (2022)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Raymond Laperche School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 65% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 74% (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
12.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Raymond Laperche 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated973/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (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
$106,772
Median home value
$416,100
Median rent
$988/mo
College educated
38.2%
Homeownership
78.4%
Poverty rate
4.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02917; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old County Road SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 230 | Compare → |
| Pleasant View Elementary SchooEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–5 | 2.3 mi | 553 | Compare → |
| Graniteville SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | PK | 2.6 mi | 144 | Compare → |
| Greystone SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 2.8 mi | 311 | 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.
Smithfield
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $18,187NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Raymond Laperche School is listed in Smithfield; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Raymond Laperche School
Raymond Laperche School is a public elementary school in Smithfield, RI, part of Smithfield, serving approximately 335 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #33 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Raymond Laperche School
What grades does Raymond Laperche School serve?
Raymond Laperche School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Raymond Laperche School?
Raymond Laperche School has an enrollment of approximately 335 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Raymond Laperche School?
The student-teacher ratio at Raymond Laperche School is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Raymond Laperche School rank in RI?
Raymond Laperche School ranks #33 of 302 schools in RI.
What is Raymond Laperche School's MySchoolScout rating?
Raymond Laperche School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Raymond Laperche School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Raymond Laperche School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Raymond Laperche School a charter school?
No, Raymond Laperche School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Raymond Laperche School a Title I school?
No, Raymond Laperche School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Raymond Laperche School?
12.5% of students at Raymond Laperche 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 335
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Providence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.3%
- Phone
- (401) 231-6652
- Area population (ZIP 02917)
- 15,068
- Area average commute
- 25.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
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 02917; 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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