Below Average
#263 of 302 schools in RI
Steere Farm Elementary School
Elementary School · Burrillville · Pascoag, RI
A Burrillville elementary school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
915 Steere Farm Road, Pascoag, RI 02859
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 24% proficient (2022)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Steere Farm Elementary School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 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 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (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
25%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Steere Farm Elementary 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$118,662
Median home value
$361,600
Median rent
$1,223/mo
College educated
23.1%
Homeownership
78.5%
Poverty rate
8.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02859; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Community Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | PK–8 | 2.1 mi | 55 | Compare → |
| William Callahan SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 2–5 | 2.1 mi | 315 | Compare → |
| Fogarty MemorialEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | K–5 | 4.7 mi | 315 | 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.
Burrillville
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $19,092NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Steere Farm Elementary School is listed in Burrillville; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Steere Farm Elementary School
Steere Farm Elementary School is a public elementary school in Pascoag, RI, part of Burrillville, serving approximately 272 students in grades 2nd-5th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #263 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Steere Farm Elementary School
What grades does Steere Farm Elementary School serve?
Steere Farm Elementary School serves students in grades 2nd through 5th.
How many students attend Steere Farm Elementary School?
Steere Farm Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 272 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Steere Farm Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Steere Farm Elementary School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Steere Farm Elementary School rank in RI?
Steere Farm Elementary School ranks #263 of 302 schools in RI.
What is Steere Farm Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Steere Farm Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Steere Farm Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Steere Farm Elementary School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Steere Farm Elementary School a charter school?
No, Steere Farm Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Steere Farm Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Steere Farm Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Steere Farm Elementary School?
25.0% of students at Steere Farm Elementary 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
- 2nd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 272
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Providence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.5%
- Phone
- (401) 568-1350
- Area population (ZIP 02859)
- 6,803
- Area average commute
- 31.5 min
- Area median age
- 41.8
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 02859; 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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