Serving 573 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, North Smithfield Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
North Smithfield Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 289 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Smithfield Elementary School is 0.33, 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.
What is North Smithfield Elementary School's ranking?
North Smithfield Elementary School is ranked #57 out of 289 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% RI state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
How many students attend North Smithfield Elementary School?
573 students attend North Smithfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of North Smithfield Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Smithfield Elementary School?
North Smithfield Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does North Smithfield Elementary School offer ?
North Smithfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is North Smithfield Elementary School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
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