Needs Improvement
#301 of 302 schools in RI
Stephen Olney School
Elementary School · North Providence · North Providence, RI
A North Providence elementary school where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1378 Douglas Avenue North Providence RI 02904, North Providence, RI 02904
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 15% proficient (2022)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Stephen Olney School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 24 points since 2019, to 14% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (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
31.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Stephen Olney 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 72Very Walkable
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated748/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (North 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
$64,637
Median home value
$302,200
Median rent
$1,217/mo
College educated
32.1%
Homeownership
51.3%
Poverty rate
16.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02904; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph A. Whelan SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 245 | Compare → |
| James L. Mcguire SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 403 | Compare → |
| George N Hunt Campus SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–12 | 1.1 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| St Augustine SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | K–8 | 1.2 mi | 234 | 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.
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.
North Providence
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #8 of 8
- District spending per student
- $19,022NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Stephen Olney School is listed in North Providence; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Stephen Olney School
Stephen Olney School is a public elementary school in North Providence, RI, part of North Providence, serving approximately 414 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 out of 10 and ranks #301 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Stephen Olney School
What grades does Stephen Olney School serve?
Stephen Olney School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Stephen Olney School?
Stephen Olney School has an enrollment of approximately 414 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stephen Olney School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stephen Olney School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Stephen Olney School rank in RI?
Stephen Olney School ranks #301 of 302 schools in RI.
What is Stephen Olney School's MySchoolScout rating?
Stephen Olney School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 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 Stephen Olney School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Stephen Olney School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Stephen Olney School a charter school?
No, Stephen Olney School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Stephen Olney School a Title I school?
No, Stephen Olney School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Stephen Olney School?
31.9% of students at Stephen Olney 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
- 414
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Providence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.0%
- Phone
- (401) 233-1160
- Area population (ZIP 02904)
- 32,462
- Area average commute
- 26.8 min
- Area median age
- 37.9
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 02904; 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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