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#151 of 302 schools in RI
Top 50% in state
The Learning Community
Elementary School · Learning Community · Central Falls, RI
A charter elementary school in Central Falls, RI where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
21 Lincoln Avenue, Central Falls, RI 02863
- Math 11% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at The Learning Community score 18% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 8%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 19 points since 2019, to 18% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (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
83.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where The Learning Community 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 84Very Walkable
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,342/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Central Falls), 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
$45,921
Median home value
$300,500
Median rent
$1,118/mo
College educated
11.5%
Homeownership
28.6%
Poverty rate
22.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02863; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raices Dual Language AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 225 | Compare → |
| Segue Inst for LearningCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 358 | Compare → |
| Veterans Memorial ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 377 | Compare → |
| Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2Charter · enrollment unverified | 7.2 | K–4 | 0.6 mi | 414 | 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.
Learning Community
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $22,410NCES 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.
The Learning Community is listed in Learning Community; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The Learning Community
The Learning Community is a public elementary school in Central Falls, RI, part of Learning Community, serving approximately 571 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #151 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Learning Community
What grades does The Learning Community serve?
The Learning Community serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend The Learning Community?
The Learning Community has an enrollment of approximately 571 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Learning Community?
The student-teacher ratio at The Learning Community is 12.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does The Learning Community rank in RI?
The Learning Community ranks #151 of 302 schools in RI.
What is The Learning Community's MySchoolScout rating?
The Learning Community has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 The Learning Community?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The Learning Community has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is The Learning Community a charter school?
Yes, The Learning Community is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is The Learning Community a Title I school?
No, The Learning Community is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for The Learning Community?
83.2% of students at The Learning Community 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 571
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Providence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.5%
- Phone
- (401) 722-9998
- Area population (ZIP 02863)
- 22,481
- Area average commute
- 24.8 min
- Area median age
- 31.9
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 02863; 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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