Robert L. Bailey IV

Q: Is Robert L. Bailey IV a good school?

Robert L. Bailey IV ranks 109 th of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Robert L. Bailey IV is an elementary school located in Providence, Rhode Island, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 394 students. The school is part of the Providence School District, which is ranked 48 out of 60 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Robert L. Bailey IV has consistently ranked in the bottom third of Rhode Island elementary schools, with a ranking of 109 out of 166 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's performance on RICAS (Rhode Island Comprehensive Assessment System) tests is below the state and district averages, with only 22.3% of all grades proficient or better in English Language Arts and 31.2% proficient or better in mathematics. The school's performance has been relatively stagnant over the past few years, with no significant improvements in test scores. However, the nearby SouthSide Elementary Charter, Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods, The Hope Academy, and Achievement First Promesa generally perform better than Robert L. Bailey IV on academic measures, with higher proficiency rates in both English Language Arts and Mathematics.

The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Robert L. Bailey IV, ranging from 86.38% to 91.54% over the past three school years, suggests that the school serves a socioeconomically disadvantaged population, which can be a significant factor in academic performance. Despite the relatively high per-student spending and low student-teacher ratio, the school's academic performance remains below the state and district averages, indicating that additional resources alone may not be the sole solution. The school and district may consider implementing targeted interventions, exploring successful models like the dual-language approach used at Leviton Dual Language School, and strengthening partnerships with community organizations to address the unique needs of the student population and improve academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public K-5

65 Gordon Avenue
Providence, RI 02905

(401) 456-1735

District: Providence

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

Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,103

Students who attend Robert L. Bailey IV usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 13.1

Number of students: 394

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

68.3%

African American:

20.1%

White:

3.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 90.9%

See top rated Rhode Island elementary schools

Compare Robert L. Bailey IV to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends

Compare Details Robert L. Bailey IV ranks worse than 65.7% of elementary schools in Rhode Island. It also ranks 7^th among 20 ranked elementary schools in the Providence School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.44. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (68.3%), African American (20.1%), White (3.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 90.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Providence School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Robert L. Bailey IV is 13.1, which is the 4^th best among 20 elementary schools in the Providence School District. (See more...)

Compare Robert L. Bailey IV employs 30 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Robert L. Bailey IV is $21,103, which is the 4^th highest among 20 elementary schools in the Providence School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Robert L. Bailey IV was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Providence:

SchoolDigger ranks Providence 48^th of 60 Rhode Island school districts. (See district ranking list.)

Average Parent Rating:

Read all reviews and ratings detail for Robert L. Bailey IV.

What do you think?

Your rating for Robert L. Bailey IV?

(Ranking FAQ)

Rank History for Robert L. Bailey IV

Compare

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	RI State Percentile
2009	5.74	153^rd	169	9.5%
2010	4.53	157^th	169	7.1%
2011	6.99	155^th	165	6.1%
2012	3.78	158^th	165	4.2%
2013	4.39	159^th	165	3.6%
2014	4.25	154^th	159	3.1%
2015	4.80	168^th	169	0.6%
2016	8.26	164^th	170	3.5%
2017	5.81	165^th	168	1.8%
2018	12.25	153^rd	169	9.5%
2019	11.62	154^th	169	8.9%
2021	13.96	143^rd	166	13.9%
2022	18.36	133^rd	166	19.9%
2023	29.14	117^th	167	29.9%
2024	30.44	109^th	166	34.3%

See the entire list of Rhode Island Elementary School Rankings!

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

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4)

100%

Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!

Enrollment information for Robert L. Bailey IV

Compare

Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1995	29	63	31	163	1	n/a	n/a	0	287
1996	29	63	31	163	1	n/a	n/a	0	287
1997	38	88	34	190	1	n/a	n/a	0	351
1998	36	71	54	161	1	n/a	n/a	0	323
1999	37	75	43	162	6	n/a	n/a	0	323
2000	36	73	27	96	3	n/a	n/a	0	235
2001	35	133	29	260	2	n/a	n/a	0	459
2002	26	145	34	294	3	n/a	n/a	0	502
2003	26	145	34	294	3	n/a	n/a	0	502
2004	26	123	39	315	1	n/a	n/a	0	504
2005	24	108	27	295	2	n/a	n/a	0	456
2006	14	97	27	254	2	n/a	n/a	0	394
2007	21	93	30	266	4	n/a	n/a	0	414
2008	25	103	26	282	2	n/a	n/a	0	438
2009	27	86	24	206	1	n/a	n/a	0	344
2010	23	103	22	216	2	n/a	n/a	0	366
2011	17	107	8	253	6	0	16	0	407
2012	20	130	12	290	6	1	27	0	486
2013	20	137	12	296	6	1	24	0	496
2014	12	141	13	273	5	1	24	0	469
2015	11	138	13	257	6	1	23	0	449
2016	19	124	10	257	4	1	25	0	440
2017	24	120	11	230	5	1	21	0	412
2018	23	118	12	231	5	0	20	0	409
2019	18	103	15	220	3	1	26	0	386
2020	22	103	15	265	3	1	21	0	430
2021	16	93	12	248	1	2	18	0	390
2022	11	88	15	245	1	0	13	16	389
2023	15	79	14	269	0	0	12	5	394

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 Robert L. Bailey IV

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	287	17.1	16.8	82.9
1996	287	17.1	16.8	82.9
1997	351	20.0	17.6	76.1
1998	323	18.0	17.9	94.7
1999	323	22.0	14.7	94.7
2000	235	13.0	18.1	87.2
2001	459	31.2	14.7	91.9
2002	502	n/a	n/a	88.4
2003	502	n/a	n/a	88.4
2004	504	36.0	14.0	94.2
2005	456	31.0	14.7	88.4
2006	394	38.0	10.4	90.6
2007	414	33.4	12.4	77.5
2008	438	25.4	17.2	86.3
2009	344	26.3	10.8	95.9
2010	366	26.2	13.9	94.8
2011	407	28.2	14.4	88.5
2012	486	31.0	15.6	92
2013	496	23.0	21.5	93.1
2014	469	26.0	18.0	87.2
2015	449	26.0	17.2	85.1
2016	440	31.0	14.1	83.9
2017	412	30.8	13.3	90.5
2018	409	30.8	13.2	91
2019	386	29.8	12.9	91.2
2020	430	27.8	15.4	89.3
2021	390	29.8	13.0	91.5
2022	389	32.4	12.0	86.4
2023	394	30.0	13.1	90.9

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 Robert L. Bailey IV

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	287	17.1	16.8	82.9
1996	287	17.1	16.8	82.9
1997	351	20.0	17.6	76.1
1998	323	18.0	17.9	94.7
1999	323	22.0	14.7	94.7
2000	235	13.0	18.1	87.2
2001	459	31.2	14.7	91.9
2002	502	n/a	n/a	88.4
2003	502	n/a	n/a	88.4
2004	504	36.0	14.0	94.2
2005	456	31.0	14.7	88.4
2006	394	38.0	10.4	90.6
2007	414	33.4	12.4	77.5
2008	438	25.4	17.2	86.3
2009	344	26.3	10.8	95.9
2010	366	26.2	13.9	94.8
2011	407	28.2	14.4	88.5
2012	486	31.0	15.6	92
2013	496	23.0	21.5	93.1
2014	469	26.0	18.0	87.2
2015	449	26.0	17.2	85.1
2016	440	31.0	14.1	83.9
2017	412	30.8	13.3	90.5
2018	409	30.8	13.2	91
2019	386	29.8	12.9	91.2
2020	430	27.8	15.4	89.3
2021	390	29.8	13.0	91.5
2022	389	32.4	12.0	86.4
2023	394	30.0	13.1	90.9

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 Robert L. Bailey IV

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,396 (7.7%)	$16,763 (92.3%)	$18,159
2019	$1,399 (7.1%)	$18,232 (92.9%)	$19,632
2020	$1,855 (10.5%)	$15,757 (89.5%)	$17,612
2021	$3,256 (15.4%)	$17,847 (84.6%)	$21,103

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Robert L. Bailey IV

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 154^th of 169 Elementary schools	Ranks 117^th of 167 Elementary schools	21.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Robert L. Bailey IV)	23.9	15	8.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Providence)	26.4	19.2	7.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	47.9	36.8	11.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Robert L. Bailey IV)	15.5	31.7	16.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Providence)	17	20.8	3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	36.1	34.5	1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Robert L. Bailey IV)	15.3	20.3	5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Providence)	15.2	17.1	1.9%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	37.2	33.3	3.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Robert L. Bailey IV)	19.4	22.7	3.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Providence)	14.1	19.1	5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	32.6	36	3.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Robert L. Bailey IV)	17	37.3	20.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Providence)	19.9	17	2.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	39.1	35.1	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Robert L. Bailey IV)	13.2	25.8	12.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Providence)	12.9	14.8	1.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	30.1	30	0.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Robert L. Bailey IV)	18.9	23.8	4.9%
All Grades English Language Arts (Providence)	17.2	15.1	2.1%
All Grades Mathematics (Robert L. Bailey IV)	16.3	26.5	10.2%
All Grades Mathematics (Providence)	11.9	13	1.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	386	394	2.1%
African American	103	79	23.3%
American Indian	3	0	100%
Asian	15	14	6.7%
Hispanic	220	269	22.3%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	18	15	16.7%
Two or More Races	26	12	53.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	91.2%	90.9%	0.3%

Schools Near Robert L. Bailey IV

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

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
Robert L. Bailey IV	Public	K-5	65 Gordon Avenue	Providence	02905	Providence County	Providence	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 456-1735	394	30	13.1	90.9%	15 (3.8%)	79 (20.1%)	269 (68.3%)	14 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.0%)	30.4	109^th of 166 public elementary schools	34.3%		29.1	117^th of 167 public elementary schools	29.9%	8	15.5	27.7	13.7	25.6				22.3	46.5	24.4	24.4				31.2	$21,103	$3,256	$17,847
Nuestro Mundo Public Charter S	Public, Charter	K-8	17-21 Gordon Avenue	Providence	02905	Providence County	Nuestro Mundo Public Charter	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 210-1555	191	7	27.6	61.3%	9 (4.7%)	6 (3.1%)	173 (90.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	22.8	132^nd of 166 public elementary schools	20.5%					(n/a)		20.9			10.0		34.2	20.2	16.3			38.1	10.5	28.2	23.0
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
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	27	10.0	85.9%	18 (6.7%)	51 (19.0%)	191 (71.0%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.9%)	15.4	148^th of 166 public elementary schools	10.8%		15.3	146^th of 167 public elementary schools	12.6%	2	17.1	16.7	13.9	19.4	11.1			15.3	17.6		11.1	11.1			9.9	$17,144	$1,020	$16,124
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
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
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
Lillian Feinstein Elementary School	Public	K-5	159 Sackett Street	Providence	02907	Providence County	Providence	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 456-9407	365	24	15.4	82.2%	20 (5.5%)	54 (14.8%)	257 (70.4%)	16 (4.4%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (3.3%)	16.5	144^th of 166 public elementary schools	13.3%		18.3	138^th of 167 public elementary schools	17.4%	6	20.0	9.5	14.7	20.2				15.3	18.5	14.9	13.1				15.2	$16,993	$2,751	$14,242
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Robert L. Bailey IV

Is Robert L. Bailey IV a good school?

Robert L. Bailey IV ranks 109^th of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Robert L. Bailey IV in?

Providence

How many students attend Robert L. Bailey IV?

In the 2022-23 school year, 394 students attended Robert L. Bailey IV.

What schools do graduates of Robert L. Bailey IV attend?

Students who attend Robert L. Bailey IV usually go on to attend:

Middle : Esek Hopkins Middle
Middle : Gilbert Stuart Middle School
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

What is the racial makeup of Robert L. Bailey IV?

Students at Robert L. Bailey IV are 68% Hispanic, 20% African American, 4% White, 4% Asian, 3% Two or more races, 1% Not Specified.

Rate Robert L. Bailey IV!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

RIRhode Island Elementary School Rankings

RIRhode Island District Rankings

Schools in Providence, RI

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Robert L. Bailey IV!

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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.