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#213 of 302 schools in RI
Webster Avenue School
Elementary School · Providence · Providence, RI
A Providence elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
191 Webster Avenue, Providence, RI 02909
- Math 8% proficient (2022)
- Reading 12% proficient (2022)
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Webster Avenue School score 10% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 5%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 10% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 36% (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
87.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Webster Avenue 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 78Very Walkable
- Transit 45Some Transit
- Bike 62Bikeable
- 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
$63,950
Median home value
$283,800
Median rent
$1,258/mo
College educated
23.5%
Homeownership
39.2%
Poverty rate
22.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02909; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank D. Spaziano Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 500 | Compare → |
| Achievement First Envision EleCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.3 | K–3 | 0.6 mi | 357 | Compare → |
| Achievement First ProvidenceCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.5 | K–4 | 0.6 mi | 461 | Compare → |
| Achievement First IluminarCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.0 | K–4 | 0.8 mi | 470 | 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.
Providence
- Schools in district
- 39
- Rank in district
- #24 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
Webster Avenue School is listed in Providence; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Webster Avenue School
Webster Avenue School is a public elementary school in Providence, RI, part of Providence, serving approximately 311 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #213 of 302 schools in RI. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Webster Avenue School
What grades does Webster Avenue School serve?
Webster Avenue School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Webster Avenue School?
Webster Avenue School has an enrollment of approximately 311 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Webster Avenue School?
The student-teacher ratio at Webster Avenue School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Webster Avenue School rank in RI?
Webster Avenue School ranks #213 of 302 schools in RI.
What is Webster Avenue School's MySchoolScout rating?
Webster Avenue School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Webster Avenue School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Webster Avenue School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Webster Avenue School a charter school?
No, Webster Avenue School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Webster Avenue School a Title I school?
No, Webster Avenue School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Webster Avenue School?
87.8% of students at Webster Avenue 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
- 311
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Providence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.7%
- Phone
- (401) 456-9414
- Area population (ZIP 02909)
- 44,445
- Area average commute
- 28.5 min
- Area median age
- 31.4
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 02909; 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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