Foster

The town of Foster, Rhode Island has a single public elementary school, Capt. Isaac Paine Elementary School, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade. With an enrollment of 221 students, the school has a predominantly white student population, with 94.12% of students identifying as white.

Academically, Capt. Isaac Paine Elementary School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past three years, dropping from 44th out of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 91st out of 167 in 2022-2023. While the school's English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency rates are close to or above the state average in some grades, its mathematics proficiency rates lag behind the state average across all tested grades. This suggests the school may need to focus on improving its math instruction and outcomes.

With over 31% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Capt. Isaac Paine Elementary School serves a relatively high-need population, which may contribute to the school's academic challenges. As the sole school in the Foster school district, the school's improvement efforts and accountability may be affected by the lack of competition and choice within the district.