Agnes B. Hennessey School

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Agnes B. Hennessey School ranks 79 th of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Agnes B. Hennessey School is an elementary school located in East Providence, Rhode Island, serving 258 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the East Providence school district, which is ranked 27th out of 60 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Agnes B. Hennessey School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Rhode Island elementary schools, its academic performance is mixed compared to the district and state averages. In 2023-2024, 35.3% of students were proficient or better in English Language Arts and Mathematics, slightly higher than the East Providence district averages. However, the school's performance on the Next Generation Science Assessment was below the district average, with only 28.6% of students proficient or better. The school's high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 64.34% eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, may contribute to its lower academic outcomes.

Comparing Agnes B. Hennessey School to nearby schools in the East Providence district, such as Emma G. Whiteknact School, Silver Spring School, and Orlo Avenue School, reveals that these schools generally perform better on academic measures, with higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. The nearby Vartan Gregorian Elementary School in Providence is a notable outlier, ranking 33rd out of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools and achieving proficiency rates well above the state and district averages, despite serving a more economically diverse student population.

Detail:

Public K-5

75 Fort Street
East Providence, RI 02914

(401) 435-7831

District: East Providence

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,851

Students who attend Agnes B. Hennessey School usually attend:

Middle:	Riverside Middle School
High:	East Providence High

Student/teacher ratio: 12.5

Number of students: 258

Racial breakdown:

White:

53.5%

Hispanic:

21.3%

African American:

11.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 64.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Agnes B. Hennessey School ranks better than 52.4% of elementary schools in Rhode Island. It also ranks 6^th among 7 ranked elementary schools in the East Providence School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.99. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (53.5%), Hispanic (21.3%), African American (11.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 64.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the East Providence School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Agnes B. Hennessey School is 12.5. 4 elementary schools in the East Providence School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Agnes B. Hennessey School employs 20.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Agnes B. Hennessey School is $16,851. 3 elementary schools in the East Providence School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Agnes B. Hennessey School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

East Providence:

SchoolDigger ranks East Providence 27^th of 60 Rhode Island school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Agnes B. Hennessey School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	RI State Percentile
2009	50.21	97^th	169	42.6%
2010	30.27	124^th	169	26.6%
2011	33.49	120^th	165	27.3%
2012	11.40	150^th	165	9.1%
2013	40.07	114^th	165	30.9%
2014	27.80	122^nd	159	23.3%
2015	19.83	140^th	169	17.2%
2016	12.47	154^th	170	9.4%
2017	8.92	159^th	168	5.4%
2018	29.63	119^th	169	29.6%
2019	29.04	121^st	169	28.4%
2021	30.55	106^th	166	36.1%
2022	22.26	123^rd	166	25.9%
2023	37.39	96^th	167	42.5%
2024	47.99	79^th	166	52.4%

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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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Reviews:

by a parent
Thursday, May 13, 2021

So pleased with this school. Our kids attended so far in K and 3-5. Teachers are competent, enthusiastic, and hard-working. Communication with parents is excellent. Everyone is friendly, genuine, and really cares about the kids and about building a community. A bullying concern was addressed quickly and effectively. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Agnes B. Hennessey School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	160	7	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	167
1989	170	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	174
1990	305	20	3	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	328
1991	318	26	2	1	0	n/a	n/a	347
1992	316	31	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	354
1993	311	43	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	360
1994	291	48	3	10	0	n/a	n/a	352
1995	308	36	1	7	1	n/a	n/a	353
1996	308	36	1	7	1	n/a	n/a	353
1997	299	40	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	345
1998	311	36	6	7	3	n/a	n/a	363
1999	307	29	8	16	6	n/a	n/a	366
2000	305	37	7	14	6	n/a	n/a	369
2001	282	37	5	9	7	n/a	n/a	340
2002	236	38	4	8	6	n/a	n/a	292
2003	236	38	4	8	6	n/a	n/a	292
2004	204	38	2	9	6	n/a	n/a	259
2005	202	31	4	12	10	n/a	n/a	259
2006	189	38	1	14	3	n/a	n/a	245
2007	197	38	2	18	3	n/a	n/a	258
2008	189	37	2	19	3	n/a	n/a	250
2009	165	36	3	14	3	n/a	n/a	221
2010	207	44	3	10	0	n/a	n/a	264
2011	217	42	4	18	1	1	0	283
2012	223	47	3	27	3	0	1	304
2013	195	35	1	29	4	0	14	278
2014	206	34	0	41	2	0	13	296
2015	209	19	16	8	3	0	23	278
2016	211	23	12	12	6	0	31	295
2017	186	31	2	15	6	0	32	272
2018	184	29	3	34	5	0	32	287
2019	164	22	3	39	5	1	30	264
2020	150	21	3	44	3	1	28	250
2021	142	30	3	39	2	0	28	244
2022	140	25	3	49	3	0	28	248
2023	138	30	4	55	2	0	29	258

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 Agnes B. Hennessey School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	167	n/a	n/a	17.4
1989	174	n/a	n/a	21.3
1990	328	n/a	n/a	20.1
1991	347	21.0	16.5	18.4
1992	354	20.0	17.7	28.5
1993	360	22.3	16.1	28.1
1994	352	18.0	19.6	34.1
1995	353	20.5	17.2	38
1996	353	20.5	17.2	38
1997	345	23.7	14.6	36.2
1998	363	21.6	16.8	34.2
1999	366	23.0	15.9	40.2
2000	369	24.3	15.2	43.1
2001	340	22.7	15.0	45.9
2002	292	n/a	n/a	47.3
2003	292	n/a	n/a	47.3
2004	259	19.0	13.6	44.4
2005	259	18.0	14.4	46.3
2006	245	27.0	9.1	48.6
2007	258	12.0	21.5	42.6
2008	250	20.0	12.5	58
2009	221	18.0	9.2	48.9
2010	264	19.0	13.8	57.6
2011	283	20.0	14.1	59
2012	304	21.0	14.4	59.2
2013	278	18.8	14.7	58.6
2014	296	18.0	16.4	59.5
2015	278	18.0	15.4	63.3
2016	295	18.0	16.3	71.9
2017	272	18.5	14.7	74.3
2018	287	20.0	14.3	70
2019	264	22.0	12.0	62.9
2020	250	21.0	11.9	60.8
2021	244	21.6	11.2	61.9
2022	248	23.1	10.7	46
2023	258	20.6	12.5	64.3

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 Agnes B. Hennessey School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	167	n/a	n/a	17.4
1989	174	n/a	n/a	21.3
1990	328	n/a	n/a	20.1
1991	347	21.0	16.5	18.4
1992	354	20.0	17.7	28.5
1993	360	22.3	16.1	28.1
1994	352	18.0	19.6	34.1
1995	353	20.5	17.2	38
1996	353	20.5	17.2	38
1997	345	23.7	14.6	36.2
1998	363	21.6	16.8	34.2
1999	366	23.0	15.9	40.2
2000	369	24.3	15.2	43.1
2001	340	22.7	15.0	45.9
2002	292	n/a	n/a	47.3
2003	292	n/a	n/a	47.3
2004	259	19.0	13.6	44.4
2005	259	18.0	14.4	46.3
2006	245	27.0	9.1	48.6
2007	258	12.0	21.5	42.6
2008	250	20.0	12.5	58
2009	221	18.0	9.2	48.9
2010	264	19.0	13.8	57.6
2011	283	20.0	14.1	59
2012	304	21.0	14.4	59.2
2013	278	18.8	14.7	58.6
2014	296	18.0	16.4	59.5
2015	278	18.0	15.4	63.3
2016	295	18.0	16.3	71.9
2017	272	18.5	14.7	74.3
2018	287	20.0	14.3	70
2019	264	22.0	12.0	62.9
2020	250	21.0	11.9	60.8
2021	244	21.6	11.2	61.9
2022	248	23.1	10.7	46
2023	258	20.6	12.5	64.3

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 Agnes B. Hennessey School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,638 (11.7%)	$12,352 (88.3%)	$13,990
2019	$2,040 (13.1%)	$13,498 (86.9%)	$15,539
2020	$1,648 (10.4%)	$14,136 (89.6%)	$15,784
2021	$2,059 (12.2%)	$14,793 (87.8%)	$16,851

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Agnes B. Hennessey School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 121^st of 169 Elementary schools	Ranks 96^th of 167 Elementary schools	14.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Agnes B. Hennessey School)	44.2	39.4	4.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (East Providence)	54.6	44.7	9.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	47.9	36.8	11.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Agnes B. Hennessey School)	37.2	51.5	14.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (East Providence)	43.3	43	0.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	36.1	34.5	1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Agnes B. Hennessey School)	29.8	12.5	17.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (East Providence)	40.4	31.6	8.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	37.2	33.3	3.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Agnes B. Hennessey School)	27.7	25	2.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (East Providence)	38.2	39.8	1.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	32.6	36	3.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Agnes B. Hennessey School)	21.3	32.7	11.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (East Providence)	36.2	35.4	0.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	39.1	35.1	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Agnes B. Hennessey School)	14.6	24.5	9.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (East Providence)	27	28.2	1.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	30.1	30	0.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Agnes B. Hennessey School)	31.4	27.9	3.5%
All Grades English Language Arts (East Providence)	35.5	31.1	4.4%
All Grades Mathematics (Agnes B. Hennessey School)	26.1	32	5.9%
All Grades Mathematics (East Providence)	28.2	27.5	0.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	264	258	2.3%
African American	22	30	36.4%
American Indian	5	2	60%
Asian	3	4	33.3%
Hispanic	39	55	41%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	164	138	15.9%
Two or More Races	30	29	3.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	62.9%	64.3%	1.5%

Schools Near Agnes B. Hennessey School

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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 6th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	RICAS English Language Arts 8th 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 7th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 8th Grade	RICAS Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Agnes B. Hennessey School	Public	K-5	75 Fort Street	East Providence	02914	Providence County	East Providence	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 435-7831	258	21	12.5	64.3%	138 (53.5%)	30 (11.6%)	55 (21.3%)	4 (1.6%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (11.2%)	48	79^th of 166 public elementary schools	52.4%		37.4	96^th of 167 public elementary schools	42.5%	17	28.6	37.8	25.0	42.9				35.3	31.1	44.4	31.4				35.3	$16,851	$2,059	$14,793
Vartan Gregorian Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	455 Wickenden Street	Providence	02903	Providence County	Providence	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 456-9377	251	19	13.2	49.0%	104 (41.4%)	27 (10.8%)	64 (25.5%)	11 (4.4%)	3 (1.2%)	1 (0.4%)	40 (15.9%)	81.9	33^rd of 166 public elementary schools	80.1%		73.4	47^th of 167 public elementary schools	71.9%	14	51.0	57.9	45.5	47.9				50.0	57.9	50.0	51.0				52.7	$24,092	$4,051	$20,042
Emma G. Whiteknact School	Public	K-5	261 Grosvenor Avenue	East Providence	02914	Providence County	East Providence	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 435-7828	240	24	10.0	63.8%	116 (48.3%)	37 (15.4%)	58 (24.2%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (10.0%)	51.3	73^rd of 166 public elementary schools	56.0%		30	113^th of 167 public elementary schools	32.3%	40	41.4	36.4	20.7	31.0				29.7	33.3	48.3	41.4				40.7	$20,147	$2,639	$17,508
Silver Spring School	Public	K-5	120 Silver Spring Avenue	East Providence	02914	Providence County	East Providence	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 435-7836	219	22	10.1	48.4%	106 (48.4%)	29 (13.2%)	34 (15.5%)	22 (10.0%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (11.9%)	49.1	77^th of 166 public elementary schools	53.6%		56.3	66^th of 167 public elementary schools	60.5%	11	36.8	32.3	30.6	32.4				31.7	41.9	35.1	31.6				35.8	$18,443	$2,186	$16,257
Orlo Avenue School	Public	K-5	25 Orlo Avenue	East Providence	02914	Providence County	East Providence	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 433-7836	239	20	11.9	53.6%	116 (48.5%)	47 (19.7%)	47 (19.7%)	3 (1.3%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (9.6%)	50.9	74^th of 166 public elementary schools	55.4%		46.9	81^st of 167 public elementary schools	51.5%	7	33.3	50.0	34.1	27.8				36.9	38.2	37.2	27.8				34.5	$18,042	$1,966	$16,076
Kent Heights School	Public	K-5	2680 Pawtucket Avenue	East Providence	02914	Providence County	East Providence	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 435-7824	236	20	11.8	55.1%	117 (49.6%)	27 (11.4%)	57 (24.2%)	4 (1.7%)	4 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (11.4%)	37.5	93^rd of 166 public elementary schools	44.0%		42.9	90^th of 167 public elementary schools	46.1%	3	26.8	48.1	24.3	17.5				27.9	51.9	30.8	14.6				29.9	$16,080	$2,261	$13,819
The Hope Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	1000 Eddy Street	Providence	02905	Providence County	The Hope Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 533-9241	317	22	14.4	57.7%	32 (10.1%)	64 (20.2%)	205 (64.7%)	4 (1.3%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.5%)	16.9	142^nd of 166 public elementary schools	14.5%		20.8	133^rd of 167 public elementary schools	20.4%	9	19.1	14.7	14.7	20.0	14.3	11.8	18.2	15.6	20.6	11.4	11.4	14.3	11.8	9.1	13.1	$12,365	$839	$11,526
Mary E. Fogarty Elementary School	Public	K-5	199 Oxford Street	Providence	02905	Providence County	Providence	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 456-9381	390	26	15.2	86.4%	20 (5.1%)	68 (17.4%)	249 (63.8%)	27 (6.9%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.9%)	6.8	166^th of 166 public elementary schools	0.0%		9.2	160^th of 167 public elementary schools	4.2%	6		6.8	7.4	8.0				7.4	5.3		7.7				5.5	$16,495	$2,834	$13,661
SouthSide Elementary Charter	Public, Charter	K-5	135 Prairie Ave	Providence	02905	Providence County	SouthSide Charter School	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 270-9007	141	8	16.9	71.6%	6 (4.3%)	49 (34.8%)	83 (58.9%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	23.3	128^th of 166 public elementary schools	22.9%		30	114^th of 167 public elementary schools	31.7%	14	19.0	18.2	17.4	9.5				15.2	18.2	43.5					21.2	$13,961	$1,706	$12,256
Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods	Public	PK, KG-5	674 Prairie Avenue	Providence	02905	Providence County	Providence	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 278-0515	519	38	13.6	83.8%	33 (6.4%)	96 (18.5%)	347 (66.9%)	16 (3.1%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (3.5%)	14.1	152^nd of 166 public elementary schools	8.4%		9.7	157^th of 167 public elementary schools	6.0%	5	14.4	16.7	9.3	18.3				14.3	18.8	15.1	13.4				15.6	$17,999	$2,734	$15,265

Frequently Asked Questions about Agnes B. Hennessey School

Is Agnes B. Hennessey School a good school?

Agnes B. Hennessey School ranks 79^th of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Agnes B. Hennessey School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 258 students attended Agnes B. Hennessey School.

What schools do graduates of Agnes B. Hennessey School attend?

Students who attend Agnes B. Hennessey School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Riverside Middle School
High : East Providence High

What district is Agnes B. Hennessey School in?

East Providence

What is the racial makeup of Agnes B. Hennessey School?

Students at Agnes B. Hennessey School are 53% White, 21% Hispanic, 12% African American, 11% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

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