Alan Shawn Feinstein Elementary

Alan Shawn Feinstein Elementary is a public school in Providence, Rhode Island, serving students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school has a diverse student population, with a majority of Hispanic students and significant representation of African American and White students.

Despite the school's efforts to provide additional resources and support, Alan Shawn Feinstein Elementary has faced significant academic challenges. The school's proficiency rates in RICAS English Language Arts and Mathematics are consistently lower than the state and Providence district averages. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, only 19.1% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 15.1% in the Providence district and 36.8% statewide. The school's performance in Science is also below the district average, with only 9.4% of students proficient or better in 2022-2023. These persistent academic challenges may be influenced by the school's high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 80.87% to 88.62% over the past few years.

While the school's spending per student has increased over the years, from $10,554 in 2018-2019 to $16,137 in 2020-2021, the continued underperformance suggests that the interventions or strategies implemented may not be fully effective in improving student outcomes. The school's unique demographic and socioeconomic profile may require targeted and culturally responsive strategies to address the specific needs of this community and help Alan Shawn Feinstein Elementary improve its academic performance.