Achievement First Iluminar

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Achievement First Iluminar ranks 111 th of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Achievement First Iluminar is a public charter elementary school located in Cranston, Rhode Island, serving 463 students in grades K-4. The school is part of the Achievement First Rhode Island district, which is ranked 41 out of 60 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Achievement First Iluminar was once the top-ranked elementary school in Rhode Island, its performance has declined in recent years, dropping to 111th out of 166 schools in the state. The school's proficiency rates in RICAS English Language Arts and Mathematics are generally lower than the state and Achievement First Rhode Island district averages. Compared to nearby schools, the school's performance is mixed, outperforming some like Arlington School and Gladstone Street School, but lagging behind higher-performing schools like Leviton Dual Language School, Asa Messer Elementary, and Stadium School.

The school serves a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 58.53% of its students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year. This is higher than the nearby Arlington School (63.11%) and Stadium School (60.26%), but lower than some of the Providence-based schools like Leviton Dual Language (86.03%) and Reservoir Avenue School (81.65%). The school's spending per student, at approximately $12,274, is higher than the state average but lower than some of the nearby Providence schools.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-4

85 Garfield Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920

(401) 347-1116

District: Achievement First Rhode Island

SchoolDigger Rank:
111^th of 166 Rhode Island Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,274

Student/teacher ratio: 12.8

Number of students: 463

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

70.6%

African American:

18.1%

White:

5.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 58.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Achievement First Iluminar ranks worse than 66.9% of elementary schools in Rhode Island. It also ranks 2^nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Achievement First Rhode Island School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.37. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (70.6%), African American (18.1%), White (5.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 58.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Achievement First Iluminar is 12.8, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Achievement First Rhode Island School District! (See more...)

Compare Achievement First Iluminar employs 36 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Achievement First Iluminar is $12,274, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Achievement First Rhode Island School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Achievement First Rhode Island:

SchoolDigger ranks Achievement First Rhode Island 41^st of 60 Rhode Island school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Achievement First Iluminar

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	RI State Percentile
2018	98.48	1^st	169	99.4%
2019	90.72	12^th	169	92.9%
2021	41.04	86^th	166	48.2%
2022	43.31	86^th	166	48.2%
2023	47.36	78^th	167	53.3%
2024	30.37	111^th	166	33.1%

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Data source: test scores: Rhode Island Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Achievement First Iluminar

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2016	8	37	1	119	1	0	3	0	169
2017	9	61	2	190	0	0	9	0	271
2018	11	83	3	256	0	0	14	0	367
2019	13	108	4	322	0	0	15	0	462
2020	16	110	7	316	0	1	17	0	467
2021	21	95	8	326	0	2	18	1	471
2022	25	92	8	315	1	2	19	1	463
2023	24	84	9	327	2	2	14	1	463

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 Iluminar

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	169	11.0	15.3	86.4
2017	271	20.0	13.5	88.9
2018	367	26.7	13.7	76
2019	462	29.7	15.5	82
2020	467	32.0	14.5	66
2021	471	28.4	16.5	0.6
2022	463	27.0	17.1	0.6
2023	463	36.0	12.8	58.5

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 Iluminar

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	169	11.0	15.3	86.4
2017	271	20.0	13.5	88.9
2018	367	26.7	13.7	76
2019	462	29.7	15.5	82
2020	467	32.0	14.5	66
2021	471	28.4	16.5	0.6
2022	463	27.0	17.1	0.6
2023	463	36.0	12.8	58.5

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 Iluminar

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$387 (3.2%)	$11,582 (96.8%)	$11,969
2019	$802 (6.5%)	$11,547 (93.5%)	$12,349
2020	$756 (6.0%)	$11,838 (94.0%)	$12,594
2021	$3,317 (27.0%)	$8,957 (73.0%)	$12,274

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Achievement First Iluminar

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 12^th of 169 Elementary schools	Ranks 78^th of 167 Elementary schools	39.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Achievement First Iluminar)	73.4	29.3	44.1%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Achievement First Rhode Island)	63.7	26.9	36.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	47.9	36.8	11.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Achievement First Iluminar)	54.3	29.3	25%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Achievement First Rhode Island)	52.8	27.2	25.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	36.1	34.5	1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Achievement First Iluminar)	72.5	42.1	30.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Achievement First Rhode Island)	58.2	30.7	27.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	37.2	33.3	3.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Achievement First Iluminar)	72.5	40	32.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Achievement First Rhode Island)	62.8	31.7	31.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	32.6	36	3.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Achievement First Iluminar)	73	35.8	37.2%
All Grades English Language Arts (Achievement First Rhode Island)	57.1	29.9	27.2%
All Grades Mathematics (Achievement First Iluminar)	63.2	34.8	28.4%
All Grades Mathematics (Achievement First Rhode Island)	54	26.4	27.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	462	463	0.2%
African American	108	84	22.2%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	4	9	125%
Hispanic	322	327	1.6%
Pacific Islander	0	2
White	13	24	84.6%
Two or More Races	15	14	6.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	82%	58.5%	23.5%

Schools Near Achievement First Iluminar

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				NGSA Science (2024)	RICAS English Language Arts (2024)				RICAS Mathematics (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2021)
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/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	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 All Grades	RICAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	RICAS Mathematics 4th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 5th Grade	RICAS Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
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	463	36	12.8	58.5%	24 (5.2%)	84 (18.1%)	327 (70.6%)	9 (1.9%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	14 (3.0%)	30.4	111^th of 166 public elementary schools	33.1%		47.4	78^th of 167 public elementary schools	53.3%	33		29.7	24.2		26.9	30.8	25.5		28.1	$12,274	$3,317	$8,957
Gladstone Street School	Public	K-5	50 Gladstone Street	Cranston	02920	Providence County	Cranston	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 270-8080	477	39	12.3	67.9%	37 (7.8%)	26 (5.5%)	355 (74.4%)	33 (6.9%)	7 (1.5%)	2 (0.4%)	17 (3.6%)	9.9	157^th of 166 public elementary schools	5.4%		8.7	164^th of 167 public elementary schools	1.8%	7	11.3	12.3	9.5	8.6	10.2	16.2		9.9	9.3	$13,122	$1,467	$11,655
Arlington School	Public	PK, KG-5	155 Princess Avenue	Cranston	02920	Providence County	Cranston	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 270-8179	206	17	12.3	63.1%	34 (16.5%)	6 (2.9%)	135 (65.5%)	14 (6.8%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (7.8%)	15.5	147^th of 166 public elementary schools	11.4%		11.9	152^nd of 167 public elementary schools	9.0%	5	11.1		20.5	17.4	15.3	11.5	12.8		7.3	$16,062	$1,604	$14,458
Leviton Dual Language School	Public	K-5	65 Greenwich Street	Providence	02907	Providence County	Providence	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 278-2872	272	13	20.6	86.0%	12 (4.4%)	3 (1.1%)	249 (91.5%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.5%)	39	91^st of 166 public elementary schools	45.2%		35.9	98^th of 167 public elementary schools	41.3%	7	17.6	40.9	20.0	18.4	26.1	40.0	48.9	25.5	37.8	$17,359	$2,881	$14,478
Alfred Lima Senior Elementary School	Public	K-5	222 Daboll Street	Providence	02907	Providence County	Providence	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 278-0504	593	41	14.4	78.1%	20 (3.4%)	59 (9.9%)	465 (78.4%)	17 (2.9%)	9 (1.5%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (2.2%)	8.8	160^th of 166 public elementary schools	3.6%		7.4	166^th of 167 public elementary schools	0.6%	6	8.0		7.5			17.6	10.4	7.1	11.2	$15,953	$1,679	$14,274
Webster Avenue School	Public	K-5	191 Webster Avenue	Providence	02909	Providence County	Providence	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 456-9414	302	20	15.4	90.7%	17 (5.6%)	22 (7.3%)	248 (82.1%)	6 (2.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	5 (1.7%)	8.6	161^st of 166 public elementary schools	3.0%		10.5	155^th of 167 public elementary schools	7.2%	6	7.0	18.6	8.8	5.4	10.3	12.8	6.9	10.5	9.9	$18,730	$4,106	$14,624
Stadium School	Public	K-5	100 Crescent Avenue	Cranston	02910	Providence County	Cranston	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 270-8188	229	18	12.8	60.3%	59 (25.8%)	7 (3.1%)	108 (47.2%)	34 (14.8%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (8.3%)	34.5	100^th of 166 public elementary schools	39.8%		50.6	73^rd of 167 public elementary schools	56.3%	27	37.5	33.3	27.8	16.7	25.9	27.5	22.2	25.0	25.2	$16,743	$1,316	$15,427
Achievement First Promesa	Public, Charter	K-4	234 Daboll St	Providence	02907	Providence County	Achievement First Rhode Island	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 347-1125	365	28	13.2	56.4%	20 (5.5%)	56 (15.3%)	258 (70.7%)	12 (3.3%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (4.1%)	27.8	119^th of 166 public elementary schools	28.3%		28.9	119^th of 167 public elementary schools	28.7%			23.4	26.3		24.9	30.9	22.3		26.6
Reservoir Avenue School	Public	K-5	156 Reservoir Avenue	Providence	02907	Providence County	Providence	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 456-9406	267	16	17.1	81.6%	16 (6.0%)	22 (8.2%)	201 (75.3%)	19 (7.1%)	3 (1.1%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.5%)	38.1	92^nd of 166 public elementary schools	44.6%		24.5	125^th of 167 public elementary schools	25.1%	33	14.6	24.4	38.8	22.2	28.9	41.9	39.2	18.8	33.1	$15,998	$2,955	$13,044
Asa Messer Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	1655 Westminster Street	Providence	02909	Providence County	Providence	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 456-9401	537	32	16.8	81.2%	41 (7.6%)	49 (9.1%)	386 (71.9%)	28 (5.2%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.4%)	48.6	78^th of 166 public elementary schools	53.0%		15.7	144^th of 167 public elementary schools	13.8%	66		45.3	36.6		40.0	35.1	29.2		31.7	$17,564	$2,167	$15,397

Frequently Asked Questions about Achievement First Iluminar

Is Achievement First Iluminar a good school?

Achievement First Iluminar ranks 111^th of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Achievement First Iluminar in?

Achievement First Rhode Island

What is the racial makeup of Achievement First Iluminar?

Students at Achievement First Iluminar are 71% Hispanic, 18% African American, 5% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

How many students attend Achievement First Iluminar?

In the 2022-23 school year, 463 students attended Achievement First Iluminar.

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