Stephen Olney School

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Stephen Olney School ranks 107 th of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Stephen Olney School is a public elementary school in North Providence, Rhode Island, serving 386 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the North Providence School District, which is ranked 31 out of 60 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Stephen Olney School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Rhode Island elementary schools over the past 10 years, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts (26.3%) and Mathematics (24.5%) that are lower than the North Providence district and state averages. Compared to nearby schools in the district, such as Greystone School, which had higher proficiency rates, Stephen Olney School generally underperforms academically.

The school serves a population with a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 32.47% to 41.07% over the past three school years. This is higher than the nearby Greystone School (31.21%) but lower than Joseph A. Whelan School (43.72%) and James L. McGuire School (41.75%). However, the school's recent improvement in student-teacher ratio, from 16.1 in 2020-2021 to 13.2 in 2022-2023, suggests a potential for positive change and academic growth in the future.

Detail:

Public K-5

1378 Douglas Avenue
North Providence, RI 02904

(401) 233-1160

District: North Providence

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,731

Students who attend Stephen Olney School usually attend:

Middle:	Birchwood Middle School
High:	North Providence High

Student/teacher ratio: 13.2

Number of students: 386

Racial breakdown:

White:

52.8%

Hispanic:

26.4%

African American:

11.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 32.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Stephen Olney School ranks worse than 64.5% of elementary schools in Rhode Island. It also ranks 3^rd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the North Providence School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.36. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (52.8%), Hispanic (26.4%), African American (11.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 32.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Stephen Olney School is 13.2. 3 elementary schools in the North Providence School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Stephen Olney School employs 29.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Stephen Olney School is $14,731. 3 elementary schools in the North Providence School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Stephen Olney School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

North Providence:

SchoolDigger ranks North Providence 31^st of 60 Rhode Island school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Stephen Olney School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	RI State Percentile
2009	84.57	22^nd	169	87.0%
2010	85.61	17^th	169	89.9%
2011	87.88	11^th	165	93.3%
2012	71.25	59^th	165	64.2%
2013	88.92	8^th	165	95.2%
2014	90.75	4^th	159	97.5%
2015	34.02	116^th	169	31.4%
2016	30.55	124^th	170	27.1%
2017	37.82	108^th	168	35.7%
2018	32.66	114^th	169	32.5%
2019	43.51	96^th	169	43.2%
2021	31.35	105^th	166	36.7%
2022	15.94	140^th	166	15.7%
2023	31.89	110^th	167	34.1%
2024	31.36	107^th	166	35.5%

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

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education

Review counts

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100%

Reviews:

by a parent
Tuesday, October 20, 2015

Great school with a great principal, Mr. Corsini. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, January 14, 2010

Great learning environment. Fantastic and supportive staff and teachers. They really care about their pupils. Most impressive is the fact that they treat each child as an individual and encourage excellence. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Stephen Olney School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	264	1	2	13	0	n/a	n/a	280
1989	254	0	8	11	0	n/a	n/a	273
1990	278	6	4	10	1	n/a	n/a	299
1991	269	6	5	7	3	n/a	n/a	290
1992	287	5	7	24	2	n/a	n/a	325
1993	308	8	7	33	3	n/a	n/a	359
1994	283	8	6	23	1	n/a	n/a	321
1995	289	16	11	22	0	n/a	n/a	338
1996	289	16	11	22	0	n/a	n/a	338
1997	272	21	9	20	0	n/a	n/a	322
1998	279	23	7	27	0	n/a	n/a	336
1999	276	23	15	32	0	n/a	n/a	346
2000	268	18	14	29	0	n/a	n/a	329
2001	258	26	11	20	0	n/a	n/a	315
2002	186	15	2	13	0	n/a	n/a	216
2003	186	15	2	13	0	n/a	n/a	216
2004	185	12	0	11	1	n/a	n/a	209
2005	190	9	0	10	2	n/a	n/a	211
2006	184	9	0	13	4	n/a	n/a	210
2007	178	8	0	17	7	n/a	n/a	210
2008	181	10	5	20	0	n/a	n/a	216
2009	191	21	4	29	1	n/a	n/a	246
2010	199	18	9	26	1	n/a	n/a	253
2011	200	18	13	25	0	0	5	261
2012	221	18	12	33	0	0	12	296
2013	212	16	13	45	1	0	12	299
2014	204	16	17	39	0	1	10	287
2015	212	17	17	39	0	1	10	296
2016	198	23	16	44	0	1	11	293
2017	183	29	17	38	0	0	15	282
2018	163	29	19	58	0	0	12	281
2019	159	28	11	53	0	0	13	264
2020	206	49	19	94	1	0	21	390
2021	207	47	17	104	1	0	16	392
2022	199	50	21	94	0	0	21	385
2023	204	43	21	102	0	1	15	386

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 Stephen Olney School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	280	n/a	n/a	4.6
1989	273	n/a	n/a	3.7
1990	299	n/a	n/a	4
1991	290	22.5	12.8	6.6
1992	325	23.0	14.1	12.3
1993	359	23.8	15.1	11.1
1994	321	21.0	15.3	13.1
1995	338	25.1	13.5	14.2
1996	338	25.1	13.5	14.2
1997	322	25.2	12.8	13
1998	336	20.0	16.8	24.4
1999	346	21.0	16.5	28
2000	329	21.8	15.1	27.1
2001	315	20.0	15.8	24.4
2002	216	n/a	n/a	14.4
2003	216	n/a	n/a	14.4
2004	209	13.0	16.1	14.4
2005	211	13.0	16.2	20.4
2006	210	25.0	8.4	15.2
2007	210	15.0	14.0	17.1
2008	216	20.0	10.8	21.8
2009	246	21.0	8.8	27.6
2010	253	20.0	12.6	26.9
2011	261	20.0	13.0	32.2
2012	296	22.0	13.4	31.4
2013	299	18.9	15.8	26.8
2014	287	19.6	14.6	35.2
2015	296	18.0	16.4	39.5
2016	293	18.0	16.2	35.5
2017	282	17.1	16.4	40.8
2018	281	15.6	18.0	56.2
2019	264	17.5	15.0	27.7
2020	390	21.1	18.4	45.1
2021	392	24.2	16.1	41.1
2022	385	24.8	15.4	32.5
2023	386	29.2	13.2	32.9

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 Stephen Olney School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	280	n/a	n/a	4.6
1989	273	n/a	n/a	3.7
1990	299	n/a	n/a	4
1991	290	22.5	12.8	6.6
1992	325	23.0	14.1	12.3
1993	359	23.8	15.1	11.1
1994	321	21.0	15.3	13.1
1995	338	25.1	13.5	14.2
1996	338	25.1	13.5	14.2
1997	322	25.2	12.8	13
1998	336	20.0	16.8	24.4
1999	346	21.0	16.5	28
2000	329	21.8	15.1	27.1
2001	315	20.0	15.8	24.4
2002	216	n/a	n/a	14.4
2003	216	n/a	n/a	14.4
2004	209	13.0	16.1	14.4
2005	211	13.0	16.2	20.4
2006	210	25.0	8.4	15.2
2007	210	15.0	14.0	17.1
2008	216	20.0	10.8	21.8
2009	246	21.0	8.8	27.6
2010	253	20.0	12.6	26.9
2011	261	20.0	13.0	32.2
2012	296	22.0	13.4	31.4
2013	299	18.9	15.8	26.8
2014	287	19.6	14.6	35.2
2015	296	18.0	16.4	39.5
2016	293	18.0	16.2	35.5
2017	282	17.1	16.4	40.8
2018	281	15.6	18.0	56.2
2019	264	17.5	15.0	27.7
2020	390	21.1	18.4	45.1
2021	392	24.2	16.1	41.1
2022	385	24.8	15.4	32.5
2023	386	29.2	13.2	32.9

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 Stephen Olney School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$455 (3.3%)	$13,227 (96.7%)	$13,682
2019	$530 (3.9%)	$13,235 (96.1%)	$13,765
2020	$935 (7.0%)	$12,420 (93.0%)	$13,355
2021	$948 (6.4%)	$13,783 (93.6%)	$14,731

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Stephen Olney School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 96^th of 169 Elementary schools	Ranks 110^th of 167 Elementary schools	9.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Stephen Olney School)	48.8	34.5	14.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (North Providence)	45.3	33.6	11.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	47.9	36.8	11.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Stephen Olney School)	58.5	28.8	29.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (North Providence)	34.4	26.2	8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	36.1	34.5	1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Stephen Olney School)	33.3	25.7	7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (North Providence)	33.3	26.7	6.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	37.2	33.3	3.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Stephen Olney School)	11.9	20	8.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (North Providence)	24.8	21.9	2.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	32.6	36	3.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Stephen Olney School)	41.2	28.4	12.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (North Providence)	36.3	37.9	1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	39.1	35.1	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Stephen Olney School)	25.5	17.1	8.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (North Providence)	25.1	20.9	4.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	30.1	30	0.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Stephen Olney School)	41	29.1	11.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (North Providence)	42.1	36.7	5.4%
All Grades Mathematics (Stephen Olney School)	31.3	21.6	9.7%
All Grades Mathematics (North Providence)	27.5	23.8	3.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	264	386	46.2%
African American	28	43	53.6%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	11	21	90.9%
Hispanic	53	102	92.5%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	159	204	28.3%
Two or More Races	13	15	15.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	27.7%	32.9%	5.3%

Schools Near Stephen Olney 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 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
Stephen Olney School	Public	K-5	1378 Douglas Avenue	North Providence	02904	Providence County	North Providence	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 233-1160	386	29	13.2	32.9%	204 (52.8%)	43 (11.1%)	102 (26.4%)	21 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (3.9%)	31.4	107^th of 166 public elementary schools	35.5%		31.9	110^th of 167 public elementary schools	34.1%	3	26.7	36.5	29.5	13.5	26.3	33.3	29.0	12.0	24.5	$14,731	$948	$13,783
Joseph A. Whelan School	Public	K-5	1440 Mineral Spring Avenue	North Providence	02904	Providence County	North Providence	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 233-1180	247	20	12.2	43.7%	115 (46.6%)	33 (13.4%)	66 (26.7%)	7 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (10.5%)	23.7	126^th of 166 public elementary schools	24.1%		35.5	101^st of 167 public elementary schools	39.5%	25	25.6	18.6	16.7	27.0	20.5	23.3	11.4	25.6	19.8	$14,942	$1,002	$13,940
James L. McGuire School	Public	K-5	55 Central Avenue	North Providence	02911	Providence County	North Providence	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 233-1135	388	23	17.0	41.8%	168 (43.3%)	58 (14.9%)	120 (30.9%)	13 (3.4%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (7.0%)	26.9	121^st of 166 public elementary schools	27.1%		35.5	100^th of 167 public elementary schools	40.1%	21	20.4	27.9	33.8	12.2	25.8	14.5	27.9	16.3	20.1	$14,357	$581	$13,776
Veazie Street School	Public	PK, KG-5	211 Veazie Street	Providence	02904	Providence County	Providence	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 453-8601	469	27	17.3	84.6%	37 (7.9%)	100 (21.3%)	285 (60.8%)	9 (1.9%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (6.0%)	23	131^st of 166 public elementary schools	21.1%		15.4	145^th of 167 public elementary schools	13.2%	14	9.6	36.4	9.3	7.3	16.2	53.8	18.0	14.5	26.6	$14,056	$1,875	$12,181
Centredale School	Public	PK, KG-5	41 Angell Avenue	North Providence	02911	Providence County	North Providence	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 233-1145	224	23	9.6	37.9%	109 (48.7%)	26 (11.6%)	69 (30.8%)	3 (1.3%)	4 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.8%)	32.5	103^rd of 166 public elementary schools	38.0%		41.4	93^rd of 167 public elementary schools	44.3%	10	23.3	44.8	26.3	20.0	29.9	21.4	27.5	20.0	23.5	$18,633	$1,939	$16,693
Robert F. Kennedy Elementary School	Public	K-5	195 Nelson Street	Providence	02908	Providence County	Providence	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 456-9403	408	24	17.0	73.0%	58 (14.2%)	65 (15.9%)	234 (57.4%)	17 (4.2%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (6.6%)	41.7	87^th of 166 public elementary schools	47.6%		31.4	112^th of 167 public elementary schools	32.9%	25	25.0	34.2	21.6	24.6	26.9	36.5	46.8	29.7	38.2	$14,997	$2,582	$12,416
Greystone School	Public	PK, KG-5	100 Morgan Avenue	North Providence	02911	Providence County	North Providence	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 233-1130	314	28	11.0	31.2%	155 (49.4%)	35 (11.1%)	80 (25.5%)	23 (7.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (6.4%)	47.8	80^th of 166 public elementary schools	51.8%		40.6	94^th of 167 public elementary schools	43.7%	14	37.2	34.4	28.3	38.6	33.6	37.5	30.4	28.9	31.7	$17,132	$1,848	$15,283
Pleasant View School	Public	PK, KG-5	110 Paul Street	Providence	02904	Providence County	Providence	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 456-9325	418	34	12.3	72.5%	44 (10.5%)	59 (14.1%)	255 (61.0%)	15 (3.6%)	6 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	31 (7.4%)	18.4	138^th of 166 public elementary schools	16.9%		14.8	147^th of 167 public elementary schools	12.0%	9	19.1	13.0	22.2	17.0	17.4	15.2	20.9	17.0	17.6	$26,648	$2,852	$23,796
Nathanael Greene School	Public	PK, KG-5	285 Smithfield Ave Pawtucket	Pawtucket	02861	Providence County	Pawtucket	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 729-6260	382	27	14.0	59.7%	83 (21.7%)	130 (34.0%)	143 (37.4%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.5%)	24.9	124^th of 166 public elementary schools	25.3%		22.8	128^th of 167 public elementary schools	23.4%	4	22.8	23.6	14.8	21.4	19.8	37.5	26.6	8.8	24.3	$14,718	$1,363	$13,355
George J. West Elementary School	Public	K-5	145 Beaufort Street	Providence	02908	Providence County	Providence	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 456-9337	601	35	17.0	83.9%	38 (6.3%)	104 (17.3%)	400 (66.6%)	10 (1.7%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	36 (6.0%)	18.2	139^th of 166 public elementary schools	16.3%		17.3	140^th of 167 public elementary schools	16.2%	1	17.7	18.8	14.9	15.1	16.1	32.2	20.0	10.5	19.9	$14,049	$2,339	$11,709

Frequently Asked Questions about Stephen Olney School

How many students attend Stephen Olney School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 386 students attended Stephen Olney School.

What schools do graduates of Stephen Olney School attend?

Students who attend Stephen Olney School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Birchwood Middle School
High : North Providence High

What is the racial makeup of Stephen Olney School?

Students at Stephen Olney School are 53% White, 26% Hispanic, 11% African American, 5% Asian, 4% Two or more races.

What district is Stephen Olney School in?

North Providence

Is Stephen Olney School a good school?

Stephen Olney School ranks 107^th of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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