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Asa Messer El. School

1655 Westminster Street
Providence, RI 02909
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 537 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Asa Messer El. School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 537 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50% in RI
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Asa Messer El. School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Asa Messer El. School's student population of 537 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
537 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Asa Messer El. School 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 Asa Messer El. School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (RI)
#252 out of 289 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Asa Messer El. School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Asa Messer El. School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
6-9%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Asa Messer El. School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Asa Messer El. School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Asa Messer El. School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
6%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Asa Messer El. School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
72%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Asa Messer El. School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
9%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Asa Messer El. School and the percentage of Black public school students in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
8%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Asa Messer El. School and the percentage of White public school students in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Asa Messer El. School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Asa Messer El. School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Rhode Island.
0.47
This chart displays the diversity score of Asa Messer El. School and the public school average diversity score of Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Asa Messer El. School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Asa Messer El. School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Rhode Island by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Asa Messer El. School's ranking?
Asa Messer El. School is ranked #252 out of 289 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% RI state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
How many students attend Asa Messer El. School?
537 students attend Asa Messer El. School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Asa Messer El. School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Asa Messer El. School?
Asa Messer El. School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Asa Messer El. School offer ?
Asa Messer El. School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Asa Messer El. School part of?
Asa Messer El. School is part of Providence School District.
In what neighborhood is Asa Messer El. School located?
Asa Messer El. School is located in the Federal Hill neighborhood of Providence, RI. There are 6 other public schools located in Federal Hill.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 537 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

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