Below Average
#267 of 302 schools in RI
Veazie Street School
Elementary School · Providence · Providence, RI
A Providence elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
211 Veazie Street, Providence, RI 02904
- Math 15% proficient (2022)
- Reading 11% proficient (2022)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Veazie Street School score 13% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 10%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 13% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 31% (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
79.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Veazie Street 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 79Very Walkable
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 53Bikeable
- 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
$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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R.i. School for the DeafEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 2–12 | 0.4 mi | 76 | Compare → |
| Robert F. Kennedy El. SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 422 | Compare → |
| St Pius V SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 205 | Compare → |
| Pleasant View SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 419 | 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.
Providence
- Schools in district
- 39
- Rank in district
- #36 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
Veazie Street School is listed in Providence; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Veazie Street School
Veazie Street School is a public elementary school in Providence, RI, part of Providence, serving approximately 459 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #267 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Veazie Street School
What grades does Veazie Street School serve?
Veazie Street School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Veazie Street School?
Veazie Street School has an enrollment of approximately 459 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Veazie Street School?
The student-teacher ratio at Veazie Street School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Veazie Street School rank in RI?
Veazie Street School ranks #267 of 302 schools in RI.
What is Veazie Street School's MySchoolScout rating?
Veazie Street 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 Veazie Street School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Veazie Street School has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Veazie Street School a charter school?
No, Veazie Street School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Veazie Street School a Title I school?
No, Veazie Street School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Veazie Street School?
79.5% of students at Veazie Street 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
- 459
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Providence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 59.7%
- Phone
- (401) 453-8601
- 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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