Reservoir Avenue School

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Reservoir Avenue School ranks 92 nd of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Reservoir Avenue School is an elementary school in Providence, Rhode Island, serving 267 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school faces significant academic challenges, with consistently lower test scores compared to state and district averages, as well as nearby schools.

Reservoir Avenue School has underperformed on the RICAS (Rhode Island Comprehensive Assessment System) tests, with only 28.9% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 15.3% in the Providence district and 37.8% statewide. In Mathematics, 33.1% of Reservoir Avenue 3rd-graders were proficient or better, compared to 14.7% in the district and 39.1% statewide. The school's performance has declined over the years, and it is now rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger. In comparison, the nearby Leviton Dual Language School had 40.9% of 3rd-graders proficient or better in ELA and 40% in Mathematics.

Reservoir Avenue School serves a high-needs population, with 80-81.65% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch over the past three years. While the school has seen an increase in spending per student, from $12,663 in 2017-2018 to $15,998 in 2020-2021, this has not yet translated into improved academic outcomes. The school's student-teacher ratio has fluctuated, ranging from 13.6 to 17.1, which may impact the level of individual attention and support students receive. To address these challenges, the school and district may need to implement targeted interventions and closely monitor the school's progress to support the success of Reservoir Avenue School and its students.

Detail:

Public K-5

156 Reservoir Avenue
Providence, RI 02907

(401) 456-9406

District: Providence

SchoolDigger Rank:
92^nd of 166 Rhode Island Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,998

Students who attend Reservoir Avenue School usually attend:

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

Student/teacher ratio: 17.1

Number of students: 267

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

75.3%

African American:

8.2%

Asian:

7.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 81.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Reservoir Avenue School ranks worse than 55.4% of elementary schools in Rhode Island. It also ranks 6^th among 20 ranked elementary schools in the Providence School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.13. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (75.3%), African American (8.2%), Asian (7.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 81.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Reservoir Avenue School is 17.1. 15 elementary schools in the Providence School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Reservoir Avenue School employs 15.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Reservoir Avenue School is $15,998. 12 elementary schools in the Providence School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Reservoir Avenue School 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.)

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Rank History for Reservoir Avenue School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	RI State Percentile
2009	15.74	137^th	169	18.9%
2010	8.28	147^th	169	13.0%
2011	40.27	117^th	165	29.1%
2012	34.88	122^nd	165	26.1%
2013	26.42	134^th	165	18.8%
2014	12.84	141^st	159	11.3%
2015	18.39	142^nd	169	16.0%
2016	29.43	127^th	170	25.3%
2017	51.00	84^th	168	50.0%
2018	51.57	83^rd	169	50.9%
2019	49.44	85^th	169	49.7%
2021	18.93	129^th	166	22.3%
2022	18.78	132^nd	166	20.5%
2023	24.47	125^th	167	25.1%
2024	38.13	92^nd	166	44.6%

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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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by a parent
Thursday, July 25, 2019

Great teachers and caring, nurturing office staff. Building is old, but that's typical for Providence. My son is thriving here. Only complaint is that there are no open houses or other school-wide events to involve parents and create a stronger community. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Reservoir Avenue School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	88	53	46	22	1	n/a	n/a	0	210
1989	75	49	55	28	1	n/a	n/a	0	208
1990	77	55	57	29	2	n/a	n/a	0	220
1991	69	57	63	28	2	n/a	n/a	0	219
1992	58	44	60	52	2	n/a	n/a	0	216
1993	55	42	52	49	3	n/a	n/a	0	201
1994	91	101	57	106	1	n/a	n/a	0	356
1995	65	102	50	90	0	n/a	n/a	0	307
1996	65	102	50	90	0	n/a	n/a	0	307
1997	66	79	59	90	1	n/a	n/a	0	295
1998	70	91	57	99	0	n/a	n/a	0	317
1999	39	71	51	119	1	n/a	n/a	0	281
2000	40	64	57	138	1	n/a	n/a	0	300
2001	30	50	65	150	2	n/a	n/a	0	297
2002	23	43	55	172	0	n/a	n/a	0	293
2003	23	43	55	172	0	n/a	n/a	0	293
2004	27	40	49	154	1	n/a	n/a	0	271
2005	28	38	51	130	1	n/a	n/a	0	248
2006	20	37	41	104	2	n/a	n/a	0	204
2007	21	45	37	129	1	n/a	n/a	0	233
2008	16	47	38	134	1	n/a	n/a	0	236
2009	14	45	39	141	1	n/a	n/a	0	240
2010	16	46	39	157	0	n/a	n/a	0	258
2011	13	27	40	180	3	0	6	0	269
2012	12	25	44	213	1	0	11	0	306
2013	11	14	44	225	0	0	8	0	302
2014	10	17	44	239	0	0	7	0	317
2015	10	20	35	230	0	0	8	0	303
2016	11	20	37	227	0	1	10	0	306
2017	13	23	37	208	0	1	10	0	292
2018	21	24	33	206	0	1	8	0	293
2019	19	27	22	205	1	1	10	0	285
2020	18	27	18	206	1	2	8	0	280
2021	16	23	18	198	1	2	6	0	264
2022	13	22	20	183	1	2	5	4	250
2023	16	22	19	201	3	1	4	1	267

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 Reservoir Avenue School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	210	n/a	n/a	58.1
1989	208	n/a	n/a	55.3
1990	220	n/a	n/a	52.7
1991	219	9.1	24.0	53.4
1992	216	8.0	27.0	62
1993	201	10.4	19.3	66.7
1994	356	14.0	25.4	76.7
1995	307	21.7	14.1	71.7
1996	307	21.7	14.1	71.7
1997	295	16.4	18.0	72.9
1998	317	18.0	17.6	83.9
1999	281	18.7	15.0	85.4
2000	300	19.1	15.7	78.3
2001	297	18.0	16.5	70.7
2002	293	n/a	n/a	81.6
2003	293	n/a	n/a	81.6
2004	271	20.0	13.6	87.5
2005	248	21.0	11.8	69
2006	204	14.0	14.6	92.2
2007	233	15.3	15.2	67.8
2008	236	13.8	17.1	80.5
2009	240	14.3	14.7	79.2
2010	258	14.8	17.4	83.7
2011	269	14.8	18.1	87.4
2012	306	15.0	20.4	84.3
2013	302	13.5	22.3	87.1
2014	317	14.5	21.8	85.2
2015	303	14.0	21.6	79.2
2016	306	16.0	19.1	85
2017	292	16.0	18.2	84.2
2018	293	17.1	17.1	84.6
2019	285	16.6	17.1	84.6
2020	280	17.0	16.4	86.4
2021	264	19.4	13.6	81.1
2022	250	16.0	15.6	80
2023	267	15.6	17.1	81.6

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 Reservoir Avenue School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	210	n/a	n/a	58.1
1989	208	n/a	n/a	55.3
1990	220	n/a	n/a	52.7
1991	219	9.1	24.0	53.4
1992	216	8.0	27.0	62
1993	201	10.4	19.3	66.7
1994	356	14.0	25.4	76.7
1995	307	21.7	14.1	71.7
1996	307	21.7	14.1	71.7
1997	295	16.4	18.0	72.9
1998	317	18.0	17.6	83.9
1999	281	18.7	15.0	85.4
2000	300	19.1	15.7	78.3
2001	297	18.0	16.5	70.7
2002	293	n/a	n/a	81.6
2003	293	n/a	n/a	81.6
2004	271	20.0	13.6	87.5
2005	248	21.0	11.8	69
2006	204	14.0	14.6	92.2
2007	233	15.3	15.2	67.8
2008	236	13.8	17.1	80.5
2009	240	14.3	14.7	79.2
2010	258	14.8	17.4	83.7
2011	269	14.8	18.1	87.4
2012	306	15.0	20.4	84.3
2013	302	13.5	22.3	87.1
2014	317	14.5	21.8	85.2
2015	303	14.0	21.6	79.2
2016	306	16.0	19.1	85
2017	292	16.0	18.2	84.2
2018	293	17.1	17.1	84.6
2019	285	16.6	17.1	84.6
2020	280	17.0	16.4	86.4
2021	264	19.4	13.6	81.1
2022	250	16.0	15.6	80
2023	267	15.6	17.1	81.6

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 Reservoir Avenue School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,484 (11.7%)	$11,179 (88.3%)	$12,663
2019	$1,396 (10.9%)	$11,427 (89.1%)	$12,824
2020	$2,171 (16.5%)	$11,007 (83.5%)	$13,178
2021	$2,955 (18.5%)	$13,044 (81.5%)	$15,998

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Reservoir Avenue School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 85^th of 169 Elementary schools	Ranks 125^th of 167 Elementary schools	24.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Reservoir Avenue School)	38.6	22.7	15.9%
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 (Reservoir Avenue School)	23.4	20.9	2.5%
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 (Reservoir Avenue School)	36.6	29.4	7.2%
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 (Reservoir Avenue School)	38.6	31.4	7.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Providence)	14.1	19.1	5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	32.6	36	3.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Reservoir Avenue School)	59.1	11.9	47.2%
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 (Reservoir Avenue School)	41.3	20	21.3%
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 (Reservoir Avenue School)	45	21.9	23.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Providence)	17.2	15.1	2.1%
All Grades Mathematics (Reservoir Avenue School)	34.3	24.5	9.8%
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	285	267	6.3%
African American	27	22	18.5%
American Indian	1	3	200%
Asian	22	19	13.6%
Hispanic	205	201	2%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	19	16	15.8%
Two or More Races	10	4	60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	84.6%	81.6%	2.9%

Schools Near Reservoir Avenue 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 All Grades	RICAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	RICAS Mathematics 4th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 5th Grade	RICAS Mathematics 6th Grade	RICAS Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
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
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
W. R. Dutemple School	Public	K-5	32 Garden Street	Cranston	02910	Providence County	Cranston	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 270-8104	280	20	14.1	54.3%	70 (25.0%)	26 (9.3%)	125 (44.6%)	30 (10.7%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (10.0%)	35.1	97^th of 166 public elementary schools	41.6%		28.3	121^st of 167 public elementary schools	27.5%	24	26.4	46.9	20.0	24.5		31.0	36.7	25.0	13.2		24.6	$11,994	$1,264	$10,730
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
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
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
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
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions about Reservoir Avenue School

What district is Reservoir Avenue School in?

Providence

What schools do graduates of Reservoir Avenue School attend?

Students who attend Reservoir Avenue School 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 Reservoir Avenue School?

Students at Reservoir Avenue School are 75% Hispanic, 8% African American, 7% Asian, 6% White, 1% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

How many students attend Reservoir Avenue School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 267 students attended Reservoir Avenue School.

Is Reservoir Avenue School a good school?

Reservoir Avenue School ranks 92^nd of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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