370 Hartford Avenue
Providence, RI 02909
Rating
:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Tel: (401) 347-1106
Serving 467 students in grades Kindergarten-4,Achievement First Providence ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is approximately equal to the Rhode Island state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 467 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in RIMath Proficiency
: 25-29% (Top 50%)Reading Proficiency
: 15-19% (Btm 50%)- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Achievement First Providence's student population of 467 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Charter School
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
467 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Achievement First Providence ranks within the bottom 50% of all 289 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Achievement First Providence is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School
State Level (RI)
Overall Testing Rank
#181 out of 289 schools
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
71%
29%
Black
19%
9%
White
6%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Diversity Score
0.46
0.63
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Achievement First Rhode Island School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Achievement First Providence's ranking?
Achievement First Providence is ranked #181 out of 289 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What schools are Achievement First Providence often compared to?
Achievement First Providenceis often viewed alongside schools like Achievement First Iluminar by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% RI state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
How many students attend Achievement First Providence?
467 students attend Achievement First Providence.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Achievement First Providence students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Achievement First Providence?
Achievement First Providence has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Achievement First Providence offer ?
Achievement First Providence offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Achievement First Providence part of?
Achievement First Providence is part of Achievement First Rhode Island School District.
In what neighborhood is Achievement First Providence located?
Achievement First Providence is located in the Hartford neighborhood of Providence, RI. There are 5 other public schools located in Hartford.
Nearby Public Schools
Popular comparisons: Achievement First Providence vs. Achievement First Iluminar
The nearest high school to Achievement First Providence is Achievement First Providence High School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Af Providence Mayoral Middle School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Achievement First Envision Ele (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Achievement First Envision Ele
Charter School
Grades: K-1 | 178 students - miles 370 Hartford Ave
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 347-1115
-
K-1
178
Achievement First Iluminar
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
Grades: K-4 | 463 students - miles 85 Garfield Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920
(401) 347-1116
-
K-4
463
Achievement First Promesa
Charter School
Grades: K-2 | 276 students - miles 234 Daboll St
Providence, RI 02907
(401) 347-1125
-
K-2
276
Af Providence Mayoral Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Grades: 5-8 | 405 students - miles 370 Hartford Avenue
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 347-1120
-
5-8
405
Frank D. Spaziano Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Grades: 1-5 | 378 students 0.1 miles 85 Laurel Hill Avenue
Providence, RI 02909
(401) 456-9389
0.1
1-5
378
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