Very Good
#85 of 302 schools in RI
Top 28% in state
Vartan Gregorian El. School
Elementary School · Providence · Providence, RI
A Providence elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
455 Wickenden Street, Providence, RI 02903
- Math 42% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Vartan Gregorian El. School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
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 42% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (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
44.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Vartan Gregorian 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 93Walker's Paradise
- Transit 52Good Transit
- Bike 90Biker’s Paradise
- 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
$62,987
Median home value
$365,600
Median rent
$1,640/mo
College educated
53.2%
Homeownership
21.9%
Poverty rate
20.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02903; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| French-american School of Rhode IslandPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 129 | Compare → |
| The Croft SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | K–3 | 0.7 mi | 95 | Compare → |
| Wheeler SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.2private | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 736 | Compare → |
| Agnes B. Hennessey SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 255 | 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
- #4 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
Vartan Gregorian El. School is listed in Providence; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Vartan Gregorian El. School
Vartan Gregorian El. School is a public elementary school in Providence, RI, part of Providence, serving approximately 311 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #85 of 302 schools in RI.
State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vartan Gregorian El. School
What grades does Vartan Gregorian El. School serve?
Vartan Gregorian El. School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Vartan Gregorian El. School?
Vartan Gregorian El. School has an enrollment of approximately 311 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vartan Gregorian El. School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vartan Gregorian El. School is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Vartan Gregorian El. School rank in RI?
Vartan Gregorian El. School ranks #85 of 302 schools in RI.
What is Vartan Gregorian El. School's MySchoolScout rating?
Vartan Gregorian El. School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Vartan Gregorian El. School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Vartan Gregorian El. School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Vartan Gregorian El. School a charter school?
No, Vartan Gregorian El. School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Vartan Gregorian El. School a Title I school?
No, Vartan Gregorian El. School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vartan Gregorian El. School?
44.4% of students at Vartan Gregorian 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 311
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Providence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.0%
- Phone
- (401) 456-9377
- Area population (ZIP 02903)
- 12,309
- Area average commute
- 22.4 min
- Area median age
- 35.1
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 02903; 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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