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#133 of 302 schools in RI

Top 44% in state

William D'abate Elem. School

Elementary School · Providence · Providence, RI

A Providence elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.

60 Kossuth Street, Providence, RI 02909

  • Math 17% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 17% proficient (2022)
  • 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.6Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.49 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.8Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)3% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+14.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile53th
Resources & Environment2.9Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.4:1
District spending per student$25,050
Chronic Absenteeism42.1%

Students at William D'abate Elem. School score 17% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 3%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. RI average.

Math Proficiency17%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency17%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 17% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
27%
ELA
43%
2010
Math
46%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
45%
ELA
52%
2013
Math
40%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
28%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
28%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
17%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

90.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where William D'abate Elem. 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 87Very Walkable
  • Transit 46Some Transit
  • Bike 77Very Bikeable
  • 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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Blessed Sacrament SchoolPrivate · tuition6.7privatePK–80.5 mi119Compare →
Achievement First Envision EleCharter · enrollment unverified5.3K–30.6 mi357Compare →
Achievement First ProvidenceCharter · enrollment unverified3.5K–40.6 mi461Compare →
Asa Messer El. SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.6PK–40.6 mi538Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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
#12 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

William D'abate Elem. School is listed in Providence; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About William D'abate Elem. School

William D'abate Elem. School is a public elementary school in Providence, RI, part of Providence, serving approximately 401 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #133 of 302 schools in RI.

State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about William D'abate Elem. School

What grades does William D'abate Elem. School serve?

William D'abate Elem. School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend William D'abate Elem. School?

William D'abate Elem. School has an enrollment of approximately 401 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at William D'abate Elem. School?

The student-teacher ratio at William D'abate Elem. School is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does William D'abate Elem. School rank in RI?

William D'abate Elem. School ranks #133 of 302 schools in RI.

What is William D'abate Elem. School's MySchoolScout rating?

William D'abate Elem. School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 William D'abate Elem. School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, William D'abate Elem. School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is William D'abate Elem. School a charter school?

No, William D'abate Elem. School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is William D'abate Elem. School a Title I school?

No, William D'abate Elem. School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for William D'abate Elem. School?

90.8% of students at William D'abate Elem. 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
401
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Providence County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
42.1%
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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