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Reservoir Avenue School

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Reservoir Avenue School ranks 109 th of 163 Rhode Island elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

109^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 163 Rhode Island Elementary Schools

Better than 33% of Rhode Island elementary schools

Summary

Reservoir Avenue School is a K–5 elementary school in Providence, serving 289 students in an urban area. Its clearest standout is SchoolDigger’s statewide ranking for English Language Learner students: the school is at the 96th percentile for how well it serves that group, compared with the 33rd percentile overall—a 63-point difference.

Math is the school’s strongest subject compared with nearby schools, the district, and the state: 31% of students were proficient, 14 points above Providence, 1 point below the state, and 6 points above the nearby-school average. ELA proficiency was 23%, 6 points above the district and 10 below the state, but essentially level with nearby schools. Science was weaker relative to the state and nearby schools: 21% were proficient, 6 points above the district, 11 below the state, and 2 below the nearby average. Results also differ by grade: fourth grade was a bright spot, with 38% proficient in math, while third-grade ELA was 15%, 24 points below the state rate.

Across the four reported years, ELA ended about where it began, while math and science rose overall despite fluctuations. From 2022–23 to 2025–26, ELA increased by 1 point, math by 7, and science by 7; the latest ELA and science results were below their higher results in earlier years. SchoolDigger ranks Reservoir 109th of 163 statewide, at the 33rd percentile with two stars; its percentile has fallen 12 points since 2023–24. The school also has the highest student–teacher ratio among nearby schools, at 18:1, and a free/reduced-lunch rate of about 90%, compared with a nearby average of 83%. These figures describe the school’s context, but do not explain its test results.

289

Students ?

18.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

90.0%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

≥ 95%

Kindergartners with all required vaccines (2025-26)

156 Reservoir Avenue
Providence, RI 02907

(401) 456-9406

District: Providence

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

70.2%

African American:

11.1%

Asian:

10.7%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 25th percentile in 2016 → 33rd in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 8 percentile points since 2016

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Rhode Island average (26% vs 32% meeting standards)

!Science scores 11 pts below the Rhode Island average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school26%

District avg16%

Rhode Island avg32%

109^th of 163

Rhode Island public elementary schools ?

Bottom 33%▲ up 8 pts since 2016

From bottom 25% (2016) to bottom 33% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

53^rd of 61Providence among Rhode Island districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Rhode Island percentile	Rating
2026	34.0	109 of 163	33.1%	★★☆☆☆
2025	38.0	99 of 166	40.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	38.1	92 of 166	44.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	24.5	125 of 167	25.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	18.8	132 of 166	20.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	18.9	129 of 166	22.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	49.4	85 of 169	49.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	51.6	83 of 169	50.9%	★★★☆☆
2017	51.0	84 of 168	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2016	29.4	127 of 170	25.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	18.4	142 of 169	16.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	12.8	141 of 159	11.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	26.4	134 of 165	18.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	34.9	122 of 165	26.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	40.3	117 of 165	29.1%	★★☆☆☆
2010	8.3	147 of 169	13.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2009	15.7	137 of 169	18.9%	★☆☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Rhode Island percentile	Rating
2026	79.9	2 of 51	96.1%	★★★★★
2025	80.0	3 of 58	94.8%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Rhode Island percentile	Rating
2026	34.4	102 of 162	37.0%	★★☆☆☆
2025	37.3	97 of 164	40.9%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Rhode Island percentile	Rating
2026	56.1	48 of 112	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2025	59.3	35 of 111	68.5%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Rhode Island percentile	Rating
2026	48.9	74 of 154	51.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	53.7	60 of 158	62.0%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Rhode Island percentile	Rating
2026	38.6	95 of 162	41.4%	★★☆☆☆
2025	39.2	92 of 166	44.6%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

English Language Learner (2026)96th percentile+63 vs school

Hispanic (2026)57th percentile+24 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)52nd percentile+19 vs school

Male (2026)41st percentile+8 vs school

Female (2026)37th percentile+4 vs school

By subject vs Rhode Island (2025-2026) ?

Mathematics31%~ state avg

English Language Arts23%-10 vs state

Science20%-11 vs state

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by a parent
Thursday, July 25, 2019

Great teachers and caring, nurturing office staff. Building is old, but that's typical for Providence. My son is thriving here. Only complaint is that there are no open houses or other school-wide events to involve parents and create a stronger community. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				NGSA Science (2026)		RICAS English Language Arts (2026)					RICAS Mathematics (2026)					Vaccination (2025-26)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NGSA Science 5th Grade	NGSA Science All Grades	RICAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts All Grades	RICAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	RICAS Mathematics 4th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 5th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 6th Grade	RICAS Mathematics All Grades	Vaccination: Kindergartners with all required vaccines	Vaccination: Exemption rate	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Reservoir Avenue School	Public	K-5	156 Reservoir Avenue	Providence	02907	Providence County	Providence	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 456-9406	289	16	18.0	90.0%	13 (4.5%)	32 (11.1%)	203 (70.2%)	31 (10.7%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.8%)	34	109^th of 163 public elementary schools	33.1%		38	99^th of 166 public elementary schools	40.4%	10	20.5	20.5	14.6	32.0	20.9		22.7	18.8	38.0	36.4		31.0	≥ 95%		$15,760	$1,799	$13,961
Lillian Feinstein Elementary School	Public	K-5	159 Sackett Street	Providence	02907	Providence County	Providence	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 456-9407	429	24	17.8	85.5%	32 (7.5%)	47 (11.0%)	316 (73.7%)	15 (3.5%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	15 (3.5%)	16.8	140^th of 163 public elementary schools	14.1%		19.2	136^th of 166 public elementary schools	18.1%	4	7.1	7.1	16.7	14.9	14.8		15.5	12.8	31.1	16.1		20.2	≥ 95%		$18,195	$1,831	$16,365
Leviton Dual Language School	Public	K-5	65 Greenwich Street	Providence	02907	Providence County	Providence	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 278-2872	288	17	16.9	86.1%	14 (4.9%)	6 (2.1%)	261 (90.6%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.4%)	44	88^th of 163 public elementary schools	46.0%		49.2	79^th of 166 public elementary schools	52.4%	9	25.6	25.6	29.5	32.5	35.7		32.5	34.0	39.5	25.6		33.1			$17,788	$1,294	$16,493
W. R. Dutemple School	Public	K-5	32 Garden Street	Cranston	02910	Providence County	Cranston	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 270-8104	254	19	13.3	70.5%	60 (23.6%)	21 (8.3%)	128 (50.4%)	21 (8.3%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (8.3%)	58.7	60^th of 163 public elementary schools	63.2%		42.3	89^th of 166 public elementary schools	46.4%	29	40.9	40.9	20.7	38.1	47.7		37.4	17.2	50.0	36.4		36.5	91.1%		$15,381	$1,635	$13,746
Highlander Elementary Charter	Public, Charter	PK, KG-6	42 Lexington Avenue	Providence	02907	Providence County	Highlander	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 277-2600	269	21	12.8	84.4%	48 (17.8%)	74 (27.5%)	132 (49.1%)	3 (1.1%)	7 (2.6%)	2 (0.7%)	3 (1.1%)	17.2	137^th of 163 public elementary schools	16.0%		20.4	134^th of 166 public elementary schools	19.3%	3	22.2	22.2	13.9	5.6	13.9	27.8	15.3	11.1	470.0	477.0	11.1	6.3	≥ 95%
Alfred Lima Senior Elementary School	Public	K-5	222 Daboll Street	Providence	02907	Providence County	Providence	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 278-0504	662	39	16.9	90.5%	32 (4.8%)	58 (8.8%)	524 (79.2%)	20 (3.0%)	9 (1.4%)	4 (0.6%)	13 (2.0%)	10.5	156^th of 163 public elementary schools	4.3%		9.9	161^st of 166 public elementary schools	3.0%	5	5.7	5.7	10.6	478.0	7.1		7.6	14.8	23.2	5.7		14.8	≥ 95%		$16,272	$1,319	$14,953
Achievement First Promesa	Public, Charter	K-5	234 Daboll St	Providence	02907	Providence County	Achievement First Rhode Island	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 347-1125	548	41	13.3	83.8%	24 (4.4%)	76 (13.9%)	407 (74.3%)	15 (2.7%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (4.2%)	40.6	96^th of 163 public elementary schools	41.1%		34.4	102^nd of 166 public elementary schools	38.6%	6	20.9	20.9	26.9	33.0	30.8		30.2	39.1	36.2	24.2		33.2	≥ 95%		$16,697	$1,547	$15,150
Achievement First Iluminar	Public, Charter	K-4	85 Garfield Avenue	Cranston	02920	Providence County	Achievement First Rhode Island	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 347-1116	465	31	15.0	78.5%	22 (4.7%)	67 (14.4%)	349 (75.1%)	8 (1.7%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (3.2%)	28.8	114^th of 163 public elementary schools	30.1%		37.7	100^th of 166 public elementary schools	39.8%	14			24.2	23.7			23.9	26.1	29.0			27.6	≥ 95%		$17,227	$1,239	$15,988
Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods	Public	PK, KG-5	674 Prairie Avenue	Providence	02905	Providence County	Providence	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 278-0515	635	41	15.4	83.3%	38 (6.0%)	96 (15.1%)	464 (73.1%)	14 (2.2%)	9 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	12 (1.9%)	13.5	150^th of 163 public elementary schools	8.0%		13.6	151^st of 166 public elementary schools	9.0%	1	10.8	10.8	22.9	17.8	15.2		18.4	11.3	13.8	10.8		12.2	93%		$18,705	$1,273	$17,432
Robert L. Bailey IV	Public	K-5	65 Gordon Avenue	Providence	02905	Providence County	Providence	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 456-1735	444	30	14.8	89.0%	26 (5.9%)	95 (21.4%)	282 (63.5%)	10 (2.3%)	7 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.4%)	35.4	104^th of 163 public elementary schools	36.2%		32.3	110^th of 166 public elementary schools	33.7%	6	26.6	26.6	30.3	15.8	24.7		23.6	44.7	19.7	31.6		32.0	≥ 95%		$22,073	$513	$21,560

Frequently Asked Questions about Reservoir Avenue School

What is the racial makeup of Reservoir Avenue School?

Students at Reservoir Avenue School are 70% Hispanic, 11% African American, 11% Asian, 4% White, 3% Two or more races.

How many students attend Reservoir Avenue School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 289 students attended Reservoir Avenue School.

Is Reservoir Avenue School a good school?

Reservoir Avenue School ranks 109^th of 163 Rhode Island elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Reservoir Avenue School in?

Providence

What schools do graduates of Reservoir Avenue School attend?

Students who attend Reservoir Avenue School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Esek Hopkins Middle
Middle : Governor Christopher DelSesto
Middle : Nathan Bishop Middle
Middle : Nathanael Greene Middle
Middle : Roger Williams Middle
High : Central High School
High : Classical High School
High : Dr. Jorge Alvarez High School
High : Hope High School
High : Mount Pleasant High
High : W B Cooley & Academy Internationa

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