Elementary Schools in East Providence

The East Providence school district in Rhode Island is home to 7 elementary schools serving students from kindergarten through 5th grade. These schools vary in their academic performance, with some standouts like Myron J. Francis Elementary consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in the state, and others like Agnes B. Hennessey School and Emma G. Whiteknact School facing challenges with lower test scores and higher rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

Myron J. Francis Elementary stands out as the highest-performing school in the district, with over 50% of students proficient or better in ELA, Math, and Science across all grades, and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. In contrast, Agnes B. Hennessey School and Emma G. Whiteknact School have the lowest test scores, with many grades performing below the East Providence and Rhode Island averages.

The data suggests a correlation between a school's socioeconomic status, as measured by free and reduced lunch rates, and its academic performance. Schools with the highest free and reduced lunch rates, such as Agnes B. Hennessey and Emma G. Whiteknact, tend to have the lowest test scores. However, the relationship between funding and performance is less clear, as some high-spending schools like Emma G. Whiteknact have relatively low test scores, while Myron J. Francis Elementary has lower per-student spending but much higher test scores.