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#147 of 302 schools in RI
Top 48% in state
Robert F. Kennedy El. School
Elementary School · Providence · Providence, RI
A Providence elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
195 Nelson Street, Providence, RI 02908
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 24% proficient (2022)
- 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Robert F. Kennedy El. School score 26% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 15%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 26% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (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
72%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Robert F. Kennedy El. 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 67Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- 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; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Pius V SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 205 | Compare → |
| St Augustine SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 234 | Compare → |
| Veazie Street SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 459 | Compare → |
| George J. West El. SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 533 | Compare → |
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Providence
- Schools in district
- 39
- Rank in district
- #14 of 37
- District spending per student
- $25,050NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 26.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Robert F. Kennedy El. School is listed in Providence; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Robert F. Kennedy El. School
Robert F. Kennedy El. School is a public elementary school in Providence, RI, part of Providence, serving approximately 422 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #147 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Robert F. Kennedy El. School
What grades does Robert F. Kennedy El. School serve?
Robert F. Kennedy El. School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Robert F. Kennedy El. School?
Robert F. Kennedy El. School has an enrollment of approximately 422 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert F. Kennedy El. School?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert F. Kennedy El. School is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Robert F. Kennedy El. School rank in RI?
Robert F. Kennedy El. School ranks #147 of 302 schools in RI.
What is Robert F. Kennedy El. School's MySchoolScout rating?
Robert F. Kennedy El. School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Robert F. Kennedy El. School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Robert F. Kennedy El. School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Robert F. Kennedy El. School a charter school?
No, Robert F. Kennedy El. School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Robert F. Kennedy El. School a Title I school?
No, Robert F. Kennedy El. School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Robert F. Kennedy El. School?
72.0% of students at Robert F. Kennedy 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 422
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Providence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.2%
- Phone
- (401) 456-9403
- 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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