Achievement First Providence

Summary:

Achievement First Providence is a public charter elementary school in Providence, Rhode Island, serving 466 students from kindergarten to 4th grade. The school is part of the Achievement First Rhode Island district, which is ranked 37th out of 59 districts in the state.

Compared to nearby schools, Achievement First Providence has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students (71.67%) and a lower percentage of White students (5.36%). The school also consistently underperforms the state and district averages in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency, with just 23% of students meeting proficiency in both subjects, compared to the state averages of 36.8% in ELA and 34.5% in Math. Additionally, Achievement First Providence has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (69.74%) and a higher student-teacher ratio (17.2) than the surrounding schools.

Over the past several years, Achievement First Providence's statewide ranking has declined, from 36th out of 170 Rhode Island elementary schools in 2015-2016 to 129th out of 167 in 2022-2023. When compared to the nearby Frank D. Spaziano Elementary School, which is only 0.13 miles away, Achievement First Providence performs worse in both ELA and Mathematics proficiency. The high poverty concentration at the school, along with the lower academic performance compared to nearby Providence public schools, raise questions about the effectiveness of the charter school model in this context.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-4

 370 Hartford Avenue
       Providence, RI  02909


(401) 347-1106

District: Achievement First Rhode Island

SchoolDigger Rank:
129th of 167 Rhode Island Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,207 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  17.2 Help
Number of students:  466

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
71.7%
African American:
18.9%
White:
5.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Achievement First Providence ranks worse than 77.2% of elementary schools in Rhode Island. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Achievement First Rhode Island School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.65. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Achievement First Providence has the largest elementary school student body size in the Achievement First Rhode Island School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (71.7%), African American (18.9%), White (5.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 69.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Achievement First Rhode Island School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Achievement First Providence is 17.2, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Achievement First Rhode Island School District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Achievement First Providence is $12,207. 1 elementary schools in the Achievement First Rhode Island School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Achievement First Providence was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Achievement First Rhode Island:

SchoolDigger ranks Achievement First Rhode Island 37th of 59 Rhode Island school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Achievement First Providence

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools RI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2016 76.04 36th 170 78.8%
2017 62.30 69th 168 58.9%
2018 61.72 63rd 169 62.7%
2019 69.11 53rd 169 68.6%
2021 35.26 99th 166 40.4%
2022 26.75 115th 166 30.7%
2023 22.65 129th 167 22.8%
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Data source: test scores: Rhode Island Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Achievement First Providence

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2014 11 47 4 106 3 0 9 0 180
2015 14 64 4 175 2 0 13 0 272
2016 18 76 4 233 2 0 18 0 351
2017 18 96 8 308 3 0 18 0 451
2018 19 90 7 317 0 0 18 0 451
2019 21 95 7 325 3 0 11 0 462
2020 22 84 9 345 7 0 7 0 474
2021 26 96 9 345 7 0 3 0 486
2022 29 88 11 329 6 0 4 0 467
2023 25 88 9 334 6 0 4 0 466

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Achievement First Providence

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 180 11.0 16.3 85.6
2015 272 15.0 18.1 84.6
2016 351 28.0 12.5 85.2
2017 451 32.2 14.0 73.2
2018 451 28.0 16.1 85.6
2019 462 24.0 19.2 87.7
2020 474 19.0 24.9 60.3
2021 486 18.0 27.0 0.6
2022 467 24.2 19.2 0.6
2023 466 27.0 17.2 69.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Achievement First Providence

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 180 11.0 16.3 85.6
2015 272 15.0 18.1 84.6
2016 351 28.0 12.5 85.2
2017 451 32.2 14.0 73.2
2018 451 28.0 16.1 85.6
2019 462 24.0 19.2 87.7
2020 474 19.0 24.9 60.3
2021 486 18.0 27.0 0.6
2022 467 24.2 19.2 0.6
2023 466 27.0 17.2 69.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Achievement First Providence

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $1,901 (12.5%) $13,275 (87.5%) $15,176
2019 $984 (7.9%) $11,439 (92.1%) $12,423
2020 $587 (4.5%) $12,542 (95.5%) $13,128
2021 $1,969 (16.1%) $10,237 (83.9%) $12,207

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Achievement First Providence

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 53rd of 169 Elementary schoolsRanks 129th of 167 Elementary schools
 45.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Achievement First Providence)52.926.8
 26.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Achievement First Rhode Island)63.726.9
 36.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)47.936.8
 11.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Achievement First Providence)51.222.7
 28.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Achievement First Rhode Island)52.827.2
 25.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)36.134.5
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Achievement First Providence)44.919.1
 25.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Achievement First Rhode Island)58.230.7
 27.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)37.233.3
 3.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Achievement First Providence)5423.4
 30.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Achievement First Rhode Island)62.831.7
 31.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)32.636
 3.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Achievement First Providence)48.923
 25.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Achievement First Rhode Island)57.129.9
 27.2%
All Grades Mathematics (Achievement First Providence)52.623
 29.6%
   All Grades Mathematics (Achievement First Rhode Island)5426.4
 27.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students462466
 0.9%
African American9588
 7.4%
American Indian36
 100%
Asian79
 28.6%
Hispanic325334
 2.8%
Pacific Islander00
White2125
 19%
Two or More Races114
 63.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients87.7%69.7%
 17.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Achievement First Providence

In the 2022-23 school year, 466 students attended Achievement First Providence.

Achievement First Providence ranks in the bottom 22.8% of Rhode Island elementary schools.

Students at Achievement First Providence are 72% Hispanic, 19% African American, 5% White, 2% Asian, 1% American Indian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Rhode Island Department of Education.

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