Average
#133 of 302 schools in RI
Top 44% in state
William D'abate Elem. School
Elementary School · Providence
60 Kossuth Street, Providence, RI 02909
Enrollment
401
Student-Teacher
17.4:1
Score
6.4
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
401
Student-Teacher
17.4:1
Score
6.4
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Rhode Island schools
#133 of 302
In Providence
#19 of 58
public schools
In district
#12 of 37
Providence
Academic growth
7.6 / 10
Very Good
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William D'abate Elem. School
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About William D'abate Elem. School
William D'abate Elem. School is a public elementary school in Providence, RI, part of Providence. William D'abate Elem.
School serves approximately 401 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. William D'abate Elem. School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #133 of 302 schools in RI.
Structured state assessment records for William D'abate Elem. School show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 6.4 · Average
- District avg 6.1
- RI avg 6.1
What Parents Should Know
42% of students at William D'abate Elem. School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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William D'abate Elem. School — Students at William D'abate Elem. School score 17% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 3%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
90.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores RI EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 28 test records from RI state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.6/10.
How William D'abate Elem. School Compares
See how William D'abate Elem. School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
60 Kossuth Street, Providence, RI 02909
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering William D'abate Elem. School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Paul Cuffee Lower School (rated 8.1/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Frank D. Spaziano Elem School (rated 6.9/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, BLESSED SACRAMENT SCHOOL (rated 6.7/10, 0.5 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Providence, see our Providence schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| BLESSED SACRAMENT SCHOOL Providence | 0.5 mi | 6.7 |
| George J. West El. School Providence | 0.7 mi | 6.2 |
| Achievement First Providence Providence | 0.6 mi | 3.5 |
| AF Providence Mayoral Middle Providence | 0.6 mi | 3.4 |
| Achievement First Envision Ele Providence | 0.6 mi | 5.3 |
| Paul Cuffee Middle School Providence | 0.6 mi | 5.4 |
| Asa Messer El. School Providence | 0.6 mi | 5.6 |
| MOUNT PLEASANT ACADEMY Providence | 0.8 mi | — |
| Frank D. Spaziano Elem School Providence | 0.6 mi | 6.9 |
| West Broadway Middle School Providence | 0.6 mi | 6.5 |
| Webster Avenue School Providence | 0.8 mi | 5.3 |
| Achievement First Providence H Providence | 1.0 mi | 4.5 |
| Anthony Carnevale Elementary Providence | 1.0 mi | 5.0 |
| Mount Pleasant High Providence | 1.3 mi | 4.3 |
| Governor Christopher DelSesto Providence | 1.0 mi | 4.9 |
| Nathanael Greene Middle Providence | 1.2 mi | 5.0 |
| Providence Preparatory Charter Providence | 1.1 mi | 4.7 |
| Paul Cuffee Lower School Providence | 1.1 mi | 8.1 |
| LA SALLE ACADEMY Providence | 1.4 mi | 3.6 |
| Robert F. Kennedy El. School Providence | 1.5 mi | 6.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 02909 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$63,950
Median Home Value
$283,800
Median Rent
$1,258/mo
Population
44,445
College Educated
23.5%
Homeownership
39.2%
Avg Commute
28.5 min
Poverty Rate
22.5%
Median Age
31.4
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| Segue Inst for Learning Central Falls, RI | 6.4 |
| Warwick Neck School Warwick, RI | 6.4 |
| Thornton School Johnston, RI | 6.5 |
| Agnes B. Hennessey School East Providence, RI | 6.3 |
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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 401
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 90.8%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Providence County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.1%
- Phone
- (401) 456-9416
Resources & Links
District
Providence- District Enrollment
- 19,856
- Schools in District
- 39
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $25,050
- District Rank
- #12 of 37
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