Kent Heights School

Public K-5

 2680 Pawtucket Avenue
       East Providence, RI  02914


(401) 435-7824

District: East Providence

SchoolDigger Rank:
90th of 167 Rhode Island Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,080 Help


Students who attend Kent Heights School usually attend:

Middle:    Edward Martin Middle
High:    East Providence High

Student/teacher ratio:  11.8 Help
Number of students:  236

Racial breakdown:

White:
49.6%
Hispanic:
24.2%
African American:
11.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.1% Help


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Compare Details Kent Heights School ranks worse than 53.9% of elementary schools in Rhode Island. It also ranks 5th among 7 ranked elementary schools in the East Providence School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.9. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (49.6%), Hispanic (24.2%), African American (11.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 55.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kent Heights School is 11.8, which is the 4th best among 7 elementary schools in the East Providence School District. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kent Heights School is $16,080. 4 elementary schools in the East Providence School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Kent Heights School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

East Providence:

SchoolDigger ranks East Providence 29th of 59 Rhode Island school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Kent Heights School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools RI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 53.13 90th 169 46.7%
2010 44.89 108th 169 36.1%
2011 29.38 128th 165 22.4%
2012 38.17 117th 165 29.1%
2013 30.39 130th 165 21.2%
2014 25.95 123rd 159 22.6%
2015 55.99 73rd 169 56.8%
2016 52.59 84th 170 50.6%
2017 49.70 87th 168 48.2%
2018 38.92 101st 169 40.2%
2019 52.45 78th 169 53.8%
2021 38.29 90th 166 45.8%
2022 40.27 90th 166 45.8%
2023 42.90 90th 167 46.1%
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Data source: test scores: Rhode Island Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Kent Heights School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 152 11 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 163
1989 159 12 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 171
1990 274 35 1 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 310
1991 276 25 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 301
1992 302 26 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 329
1993 290 36 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 328
1994 284 44 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 332
1995 282 54 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 345
1996 282 54 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 345
1997 267 56 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 331
1998 264 50 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 322
1999 229 52 2 13 3 n/a n/a 0 299
2000 220 51 5 17 3 n/a n/a 0 296
2001 231 52 3 14 3 n/a n/a 0 303
2002 203 51 3 21 2 n/a n/a 0 280
2003 203 51 3 21 2 n/a n/a 0 280
2004 198 56 1 24 3 n/a n/a 0 282
2005 182 55 1 22 3 n/a n/a 0 263
2006 173 59 1 30 6 n/a n/a 0 269
2007 170 65 1 25 7 n/a n/a 0 268
2008 186 63 6 32 6 n/a n/a 0 293
2009 191 54 6 33 6 n/a n/a 0 290
2010 208 55 6 24 7 n/a n/a 0 300
2011 207 47 8 34 3 0 3 0 302
2012 189 45 3 37 5 0 12 0 291
2013 174 41 3 43 1 0 14 0 276
2014 180 48 1 38 2 0 21 0 290
2015 195 37 12 7 4 0 20 0 275
2016 184 45 12 14 5 0 31 0 291
2017 172 44 8 23 6 1 31 0 285
2018 173 32 8 42 5 1 27 0 288
2019 151 27 6 46 5 0 32 0 267
2020 145 31 5 55 4 0 29 0 269
2021 118 29 4 65 2 0 30 0 248
2022 114 27 6 62 2 0 27 0 238
2023 117 27 4 57 4 0 27 0 236

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 Kent Heights School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 163 n/a n/a 12.3
1989 171 n/a n/a 11.1
1990 310 n/a n/a 27.7
1991 301 20.0 15.0 23.3
1992 329 18.0 18.2 23.7
1993 328 20.5 16.0 23.8
1994 332 19.0 17.5 26.8
1995 345 14.5 23.8 30.4
1996 345 14.5 23.8 30.4
1997 331 25.0 13.2 30.5
1998 322 20.6 15.6 36.3
1999 299 22.3 13.4 42.5
2000 296 19.0 15.6 37.8
2001 303 18.9 16.0 38
2002 280 n/a n/a 45
2003 280 n/a n/a 45
2004 282 14.0 20.1 49.6
2005 263 18.0 14.6 49.8
2006 269 27.0 10.0 45.4
2007 268 14.0 19.1 48.5
2008 293 18.1 16.2 45.7
2009 290 22.5 10.2 48.3
2010 300 22.0 13.6 51
2011 302 20.0 15.1 55.3
2012 291 21.0 13.8 54.3
2013 276 18.5 14.9 54.7
2014 290 17.5 16.5 52.8
2015 275 18.0 15.2 52.4
2016 291 17.0 17.1 61.9
2017 285 18.9 15.0 62.5
2018 288 18.9 15.2 61.8
2019 267 19.5 13.6 57.3
2020 269 19.5 13.7 55.8
2021 248 19.5 12.7 60.1
2022 238 22.5 10.5 37.4
2023 236 20.0 11.8 55.1

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 Kent Heights School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 163 n/a n/a 12.3
1989 171 n/a n/a 11.1
1990 310 n/a n/a 27.7
1991 301 20.0 15.0 23.3
1992 329 18.0 18.2 23.7
1993 328 20.5 16.0 23.8
1994 332 19.0 17.5 26.8
1995 345 14.5 23.8 30.4
1996 345 14.5 23.8 30.4
1997 331 25.0 13.2 30.5
1998 322 20.6 15.6 36.3
1999 299 22.3 13.4 42.5
2000 296 19.0 15.6 37.8
2001 303 18.9 16.0 38
2002 280 n/a n/a 45
2003 280 n/a n/a 45
2004 282 14.0 20.1 49.6
2005 263 18.0 14.6 49.8
2006 269 27.0 10.0 45.4
2007 268 14.0 19.1 48.5
2008 293 18.1 16.2 45.7
2009 290 22.5 10.2 48.3
2010 300 22.0 13.6 51
2011 302 20.0 15.1 55.3
2012 291 21.0 13.8 54.3
2013 276 18.5 14.9 54.7
2014 290 17.5 16.5 52.8
2015 275 18.0 15.2 52.4
2016 291 17.0 17.1 61.9
2017 285 18.9 15.0 62.5
2018 288 18.9 15.2 61.8
2019 267 19.5 13.6 57.3
2020 269 19.5 13.7 55.8
2021 248 19.5 12.7 60.1
2022 238 22.5 10.5 37.4
2023 236 20.0 11.8 55.1

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 Kent Heights School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $1,254 (10.0%) $11,349 (90.0%) $12,603
2019 $1,284 (9.5%) $12,188 (90.5%) $13,472
2020 $1,440 (10.0%) $12,892 (90.0%) $14,332
2021 $2,261 (14.1%) $13,819 (85.9%) $16,080

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Kent Heights School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 78th of 169 Elementary schoolsRanks 90th of 167 Elementary schools
 7.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kent Heights School)52.246.2
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (East Providence)54.644.7
 9.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)47.936.8
 11.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Kent Heights School)39.140
 0.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (East Providence)43.343
 0.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)36.134.5
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kent Heights School)42.610
 32.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (East Providence)40.431.6
 8.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)37.233.3
 3.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Kent Heights School)35.417.5
 17.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (East Providence)38.239.8
 1.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)32.636
 3.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kent Heights School)40.840.4
 0.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (East Providence)36.235.4
 0.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)39.135.1
 4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Kent Heights School)34.731.9
 2.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (East Providence)2728.2
 1.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)30.130
 0.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Kent Heights School)45.132.5
 12.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (East Providence)35.531.1
 4.4%
All Grades Mathematics (Kent Heights School)36.429.9
 6.5%
   All Grades Mathematics (East Providence)28.227.5
 0.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students267236
 11.6%
African American2727
American Indian54
 20%
Asian64
 33.3%
Hispanic4657
 23.9%
Pacific Islander00
White151117
 22.5%
Two or More Races3227
 15.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57.3%55.1%
 2.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Kent Heights School

Students at Kent Heights School are 50% White, 24% Hispanic, 11% African American, 11% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 2% American Indian.

Kent Heights School ranks 90th of 167 Rhode Island elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 236 students attended Kent Heights School.

Students who attend Kent Heights School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Edward Martin Middle
High : East Providence High


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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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