Nathanael Greene School

Summary:

Nathanael Greene School is an elementary school located in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 382 students. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Rhode Island elementary schools over the past decade, with a current ranking of 124 out of 166 schools and a 1-star rating.

Nathanael Greene School faces significant challenges in academic performance, with consistently low proficiency rates in core subjects compared to the Pawtucket district and state averages. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 19.8% of Nathanael Greene students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 16.3% for the Pawtucket district and 37.8% for the state in 3rd grade. The school's high percentage of students from low-income families, ranging from 57.22% to 66.26% over the past three school years, also contributes to the educational challenges faced by the Nathanael Greene community.

Interestingly, the nearby Francis J. Varieur School, also in the Pawtucket district, has significantly higher proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, ranking 48th out of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools in 2023-2024. This suggests that there may be factors within the district or at the school level that contribute to the higher performance of Francis J. Varieur School compared to Nathanael Greene. Additionally, within a 2-mile radius of Nathanael Greene School, there are several higher-performing elementary schools, such as Saylesville Elementary in Lincoln and The Learning Community, a public charter school in Central Falls, highlighting the educational disparities within the Pawtucket area.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 285 Smithfield Ave Pawtucket
       Pawtucket, RI  02861


(401) 729-6260

District: Pawtucket

SchoolDigger Rank:
124th of 166 Rhode Island Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,718 Help


Students who attend Nathanael Greene School usually attend:

Middle:    Samuel Slater Middle School
High:    Charles E. Shea High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  404

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
42.3%
African American:
31.7%
White:
18.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  38.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Nathanael Greene School ranks worse than 74.7% of elementary schools in Rhode Island. It also ranks 7th among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Pawtucket School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 24.92. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Nathanael Greene School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (42.3%), African American (31.7%), White (18.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 38.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Nathanael Greene School is 13.4. 6 elementary schools in the Pawtucket School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Nathanael Greene School is $14,718. 5 elementary schools in the Pawtucket School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Nathanael Greene School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Pawtucket:

SchoolDigger ranks Pawtucket 45th of 60 Rhode Island school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Nathanael Greene School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools RI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 12.41 141st 169 16.6%
2010 16.24 142nd 169 16.0%
2011 20.60 141st 165 14.5%
2012 14.51 148th 165 10.3%
2013 16.75 144th 165 12.7%
2014 20.97 133rd 159 16.4%
2015 27.31 125th 169 26.0%
2016 26.07 132nd 170 22.4%
2017 31.16 114th 168 32.1%
2018 38.79 102nd 169 39.6%
2019 30.88 117th 169 30.8%
2021 15.42 141st 166 15.1%
2022 24.22 120th 166 27.7%
2023 22.80 128th 167 23.4%
2024 24.92 124th 166 25.3%
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Data source: test scores: Rhode Island Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Nathanael Greene School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 395 4 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 407
1989 413 4 3 23 4 n/a n/a 0 447
1990 416 9 1 26 1 n/a n/a 0 453
1991 423 13 1 32 5 n/a n/a 0 474
1992 456 14 0 29 5 n/a n/a 0 504
1993 459 20 2 37 6 n/a n/a 0 524
1994 472 26 2 33 4 n/a n/a 0 537
1995 495 23 1 48 5 n/a n/a 0 572
1996 495 23 1 48 5 n/a n/a 0 572
1997 510 35 3 71 5 n/a n/a 0 624
1998 466 45 3 78 4 n/a n/a 0 596
1999 492 58 7 94 1 n/a n/a 0 652
2000 460 62 3 122 2 n/a n/a 0 649
2001 398 54 2 142 6 n/a n/a 0 602
2002 310 84 3 156 5 n/a n/a 0 558
2003 310 84 3 156 5 n/a n/a 0 558
2004 323 112 9 186 2 n/a n/a 0 632
2005 326 78 35 179 9 n/a n/a 0 627
2006 310 88 21 155 10 n/a n/a 0 584
2007 242 96 19 135 9 n/a n/a 0 501
2008 247 97 19 145 11 n/a n/a 0 519
2009 243 130 21 139 11 n/a n/a 0 544
2010 253 136 19 135 14 n/a n/a 0 557
2011 196 126 9 148 3 1 45 0 528
2012 210 133 10 154 5 1 41 0 554
2013 203 137 12 173 4 2 40 0 571
2014 179 146 8 169 6 1 42 0 551
2015 175 148 8 177 8 0 37 0 553
2016 183 147 7 147 5 0 34 0 523
2017 172 151 5 137 2 0 28 0 495
2018 149 138 6 70 1 1 26 0 391
2019 187 152 5 70 2 0 23 0 439
2020 152 139 5 97 1 0 33 0 427
2021 126 153 4 95 0 0 28 0 406
2022 92 143 6 126 2 0 26 0 395
2023 83 130 4 143 1 0 21 0 382
2024 76 128 4 171 2 1 22 0 404

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 Nathanael Greene School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 407 n/a n/a 23.3
1989 447 n/a n/a 25.5
1990 453 n/a n/a 25.2
1991 474 30.0 15.8 22.8
1992 504 29.0 17.3 30
1993 524 32.0 16.4 28.8
1994 537 31.0 17.3 33.3
1995 572 34.5 16.6 37.4
1996 572 34.5 16.6 37.4
1997 624 41.0 15.2 32.7
1998 596 40.0 14.9 36.6
1999 652 40.0 16.3 46.5
2000 649 42.0 15.5 50.1
2001 602 38.0 15.8 61.8
2002 558 n/a n/a 62.7
2003 558 n/a n/a 62.7
2004 632 39.0 16.2 60.8
2005 627 40.0 15.7 49.4
2006 584 43.0 13.6 53.8
2007 501 28.0 17.9 63.5
2008 519 30.0 17.3 66.7
2009 544 36.0 11.8 72.6
2010 557 34.0 16.3 75
2011 528 35.0 15.0 74.4
2012 554 33.0 16.7 70.9
2013 571 39.0 14.6 71.1
2014 551 39.0 14.1 78.4
2015 553 33.0 16.7 74
2016 523 34.0 15.3 76.7
2017 495 34.3 14.4 71.9
2018 391 28.0 13.9 59.6
2019 439 31.3 13.9 73.1
2020 427 29.8 14.3 67
2021 406 27.3 14.8 66.3
2022 395 28.5 13.8 57.2
2023 382 27.1 14.0 59.7
2024 404 30.0 13.4 38.9

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 Nathanael Greene School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 407 n/a n/a 23.3
1989 447 n/a n/a 25.5
1990 453 n/a n/a 25.2
1991 474 30.0 15.8 22.8
1992 504 29.0 17.3 30
1993 524 32.0 16.4 28.8
1994 537 31.0 17.3 33.3
1995 572 34.5 16.6 37.4
1996 572 34.5 16.6 37.4
1997 624 41.0 15.2 32.7
1998 596 40.0 14.9 36.6
1999 652 40.0 16.3 46.5
2000 649 42.0 15.5 50.1
2001 602 38.0 15.8 61.8
2002 558 n/a n/a 62.7
2003 558 n/a n/a 62.7
2004 632 39.0 16.2 60.8
2005 627 40.0 15.7 49.4
2006 584 43.0 13.6 53.8
2007 501 28.0 17.9 63.5
2008 519 30.0 17.3 66.7
2009 544 36.0 11.8 72.6
2010 557 34.0 16.3 75
2011 528 35.0 15.0 74.4
2012 554 33.0 16.7 70.9
2013 571 39.0 14.6 71.1
2014 551 39.0 14.1 78.4
2015 553 33.0 16.7 74
2016 523 34.0 15.3 76.7
2017 495 34.3 14.4 71.9
2018 391 28.0 13.9 59.6
2019 439 31.3 13.9 73.1
2020 427 29.8 14.3 67
2021 406 27.3 14.8 66.3
2022 395 28.5 13.8 57.2
2023 382 27.1 14.0 59.7
2024 404 30.0 13.4 38.9

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 Nathanael Greene School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $847 (6.2%) $12,900 (93.8%) $13,747
2019 $579 (4.2%) $13,265 (95.8%) $13,844
2020 $898 (6.7%) $12,568 (93.3%) $13,466
2021 $1,363 (9.3%) $13,355 (90.7%) $14,718

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Nathanael Greene School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 117th of 169 Elementary schoolsRanks 128th of 167 Elementary schools
 7.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nathanael Greene School)31.323.2
 8.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pawtucket)36.724.1
 12.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)47.936.8
 11.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Nathanael Greene School)32.833.9
 1.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Pawtucket)28.725.2
 3.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)36.134.5
 1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Nathanael Greene School)26.918.2
 8.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pawtucket)24.619.8
 4.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)37.233.3
 3.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Nathanael Greene School)40.329.1
 11.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Pawtucket)2428.5
 4.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)32.636
 3.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Nathanael Greene School)23.514
 9.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pawtucket)24.821
 3.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)39.135.1
 4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Nathanael Greene School)23.515.5
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Pawtucket)21.122.6
 1.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)30.130
 0.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Nathanael Greene School)27.118.5
 8.6%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pawtucket)24.317.2
 7.1%
All Grades Mathematics (Nathanael Greene School)32.226.2
 6%
   All Grades Mathematics (Pawtucket)17.816.9
 0.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students439382
 13%
African American152130
 14.5%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian54
 20%
Hispanic70143
 104.3%
Pacific Islander00
White18783
 55.6%
Two or More Races2321
 8.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients73.1%59.7%
 13.4%


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Nathanael Greene School ranks 124th of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at Nathanael Greene School are 42% Hispanic, 32% African American, 19% White, 5% Two or more races.

Students who attend Nathanael Greene School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Samuel Slater Middle School
High : Charles E. Shea High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 404 students attended Nathanael Greene School.


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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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