Elementary Schools in Foster


Summary:

There is only one elementary school located in Foster, Rhode Island - Capt. Isaac Paine Elementary School. This public school serves grades PK-5 and has a total enrollment of 221 students. While the school's performance on standardized tests has been mixed, with proficiency rates below the state average in English Language Arts and Mathematics, it maintains a relatively high per-student spending of $18,875 and a student-teacher ratio of 11.5 to 1.

Capt. Isaac Paine Elementary School is ranked 95 out of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools for the 2023-2024 school year and is rated 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger. The school's performance on standardized tests has been a concern, with the percentage of students proficient or better in ELA ranging from 18.9% in 3rd grade to 28.1% in 5th grade, compared to the state average of 37.8% in 3rd grade, 30.1% in 4th grade, and 29.7% in 5th grade. In Mathematics, the percentage of students proficient or better ranged from 18.9% in 3rd grade to 33.3% in 4th grade, compared to the state average of 39.1% in 3rd grade, 35.4% in 4th grade, and 30.1% in 5th grade.

The school's relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 31.22% in the 2022-2023 school year, may be a contributing factor to its academic performance. However, the school's per-student spending and student-teacher ratio suggest that resources are available, and targeted interventions could help improve student outcomes. Overall, Capt. Isaac Paine Elementary School faces challenges in academic performance, but with the right strategies and support, it has the potential to better serve its student population.

District Detail

 160 Foster Ctr Rd/Isaac
Foster, RI 02825

 (401) 647-5100

SchoolDigger Rank:
33rd of 60 Rhode Island districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-5
Students: 221

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 0
High Schools: 0
Alternative Schools: 0
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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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