Raymond LaPerche School

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Raymond LaPerche School ranks 31 st of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public PK, KG-5

11 Limerock Road
Smithfield, RI 02917

(401) 231-6652

District: Smithfield

SchoolDigger Rank:
31^st of 166 Rhode Island Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,091

Students who attend Raymond LaPerche School usually attend:

Middle:	Vincent J. Gallagher Middle
High:	Smithfield High School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.4

Number of students: 335

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.1%

Hispanic:

7.2%

Two or more races:

5.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 12.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Raymond LaPerche School ranks better than 81.3% of elementary schools in Rhode Island. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.01. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.1%), Hispanic (7.2%), two or more races (5.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 12.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Raymond LaPerche School is 13.4. (See more...)

Compare Raymond LaPerche School employs 25 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Raymond LaPerche School is $16,091.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Raymond LaPerche School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Smithfield:

SchoolDigger ranks Smithfield 19^th of 60 Rhode Island school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Raymond LaPerche School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	RI State Percentile
2009	93.64	4^th	169	97.6%
2010	91.83	6^th	169	96.4%
2011	92.80	4^th	165	97.6%
2012	88.48	12^th	165	92.7%
2013	77.53	41^st	165	75.2%
2014	87.03	10^th	159	93.7%
2015	73.26	47^th	169	72.2%
2016	73.61	44^th	170	74.1%
2017	68.04	53^rd	168	68.5%
2018	93.71	8^th	169	95.3%
2019	82.96	28^th	169	83.4%
2021	91.83	9^th	166	94.6%
2022	92.28	10^th	166	94.0%
2023	79.81	34^th	167	79.6%
2024	83.01	31^st	166	81.3%

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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 Raymond LaPerche School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1988	298	0	4	2	2	n/a	n/a	306
1989	301	0	4	2	1	n/a	n/a	308
1990	312	1	8	n/a	1	n/a	n/a	322
1991	296	1	8	0	1	n/a	n/a	306
1992	309	3	9	1	1	n/a	n/a	323
1993	337	3	9	0	1	n/a	n/a	350
1994	342	4	9	0	1	n/a	n/a	356
1995	336	3	3	0	1	n/a	n/a	343
1996	336	3	3	0	1	n/a	n/a	343
1997	329	4	3	6	0	n/a	n/a	342
1998	258	2	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	266
1999	246	4	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	254
2000	242	7	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	252
2001	246	5	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	251
2002	231	4	3	6	0	n/a	n/a	244
2003	231	4	3	6	0	n/a	n/a	244
2004	232	0	7	4	0	n/a	n/a	243
2005	225	4	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	236
2006	201	5	6	9	0	n/a	n/a	221
2007	216	5	4	7	0	n/a	n/a	232
2008	232	7	3	9	0	n/a	n/a	251
2009	237	3	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	243
2010	211	5	8	3	0	n/a	n/a	227
2011	207	1	6	5	1	2	3	225
2012	204	3	5	10	1	2	6	231
2013	205	3	4	18	0	1	8	239
2014	186	1	3	22	0	3	11	226
2015	183	4	2	19	0	2	9	219
2016	201	3	3	19	0	2	12	240
2017	207	3	3	19	0	1	13	246
2018	210	1	2	17	0	0	12	242
2019	227	1	4	18	0	0	11	261
2020	211	1	5	14	1	0	10	242
2021	227	0	4	16	1	0	11	259
2022	279	2	6	18	1	0	13	319
2023	279	4	6	22	1	0	18	330
2024	285	4	3	24	1	0	18	335

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 Raymond LaPerche School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	306	n/a	n/a	9.5
1989	308	n/a	n/a	2.9
1990	322	n/a	n/a	1.9
1991	306	17.7	17.2	2.3
1992	323	20.0	16.1	5
1993	350	19.3	18.1	4.6
1994	356	22.0	16.2	5.1
1995	343	20.5	16.7	6.4
1996	343	20.5	16.7	6.4
1997	342	18.0	19.0	6.7
1998	266	14.0	19.0	6.8
1999	254	15.5	16.4	7.9
2000	252	16.0	15.8	8.7
2001	251	15.0	16.7	8
2002	244	n/a	n/a	5.7
2003	244	n/a	n/a	5.7
2004	243	13.0	18.7	8.6
2005	236	21.0	11.2	8.9
2006	221	26.0	8.5	6.8
2007	232	13.0	17.8	6.5
2008	251	19.0	13.2	10
2009	243	19.0	9.3	n/a
2010	227	19.0	11.9	9.7
2011	225	20.0	11.2	8.4
2012	231	20.0	11.5	8.7
2013	239	18.7	12.7	15.5
2014	226	17.1	13.1	18.1
2015	219	16.0	13.6	15.5
2016	240	20.0	12.0	13.8
2017	246	21.4	11.4	14.2
2018	242	21.0	11.5	11.2
2019	261	23.0	11.3	9.2
2020	242	22.5	10.7	6.6
2021	259	23.6	10.9	6.6
2022	319	20.5	15.5	6.3
2023	330	25.1	13.1	9.4
2024	335	25.0	13.4	12.5

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 Raymond LaPerche School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	306	n/a	n/a	9.5
1989	308	n/a	n/a	2.9
1990	322	n/a	n/a	1.9
1991	306	17.7	17.2	2.3
1992	323	20.0	16.1	5
1993	350	19.3	18.1	4.6
1994	356	22.0	16.2	5.1
1995	343	20.5	16.7	6.4
1996	343	20.5	16.7	6.4
1997	342	18.0	19.0	6.7
1998	266	14.0	19.0	6.8
1999	254	15.5	16.4	7.9
2000	252	16.0	15.8	8.7
2001	251	15.0	16.7	8
2002	244	n/a	n/a	5.7
2003	244	n/a	n/a	5.7
2004	243	13.0	18.7	8.6
2005	236	21.0	11.2	8.9
2006	221	26.0	8.5	6.8
2007	232	13.0	17.8	6.5
2008	251	19.0	13.2	10
2009	243	19.0	9.3	n/a
2010	227	19.0	11.9	9.7
2011	225	20.0	11.2	8.4
2012	231	20.0	11.5	8.7
2013	239	18.7	12.7	15.5
2014	226	17.1	13.1	18.1
2015	219	16.0	13.6	15.5
2016	240	20.0	12.0	13.8
2017	246	21.4	11.4	14.2
2018	242	21.0	11.5	11.2
2019	261	23.0	11.3	9.2
2020	242	22.5	10.7	6.6
2021	259	23.6	10.9	6.6
2022	319	20.5	15.5	6.3
2023	330	25.1	13.1	9.4
2024	335	25.0	13.4	12.5

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 Raymond LaPerche School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$132 (0.8%)	$17,323 (99.2%)	$17,455
2019	$128 (0.8%)	$16,276 (99.2%)	$16,404
2020	$81 (0.5%)	$17,705 (99.5%)	$17,786
2021	$278 (1.7%)	$15,813 (98.3%)	$16,091

Data source: Rhode Island Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Raymond LaPerche School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 28^th of 169 Elementary schools	Ranks 34^th of 167 Elementary schools	3.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Raymond LaPerche School)	71.4	39.5	31.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Smithfield)	61.9	45.5	16.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	47.9	36.8	11.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Raymond LaPerche School)	50	44.2	5.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Smithfield)	36.1	42.9	6.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	36.1	34.5	1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Raymond LaPerche School)	85.7	55.6	30.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Smithfield)	65.4	44.9	20.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	37.2	33.3	3.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Raymond LaPerche School)	62.9	53.3	9.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Smithfield)	42.8	44	1.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	32.6	36	3.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Raymond LaPerche School)	72.3	75.7	3.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Smithfield)	60.8	57.1	3.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Rhode Island)	39.1	35.1	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Raymond LaPerche School)	36.2	62.2	26%
5th Grade Mathematics (Smithfield)	35	43.8	8.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Rhode Island)	30.1	30	0.1%
All Grades English Language Arts (Raymond LaPerche School)	75.8	56	19.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Smithfield)	57.8	50.3	7.5%
All Grades Mathematics (Raymond LaPerche School)	48.4	52.8	4.4%
All Grades Mathematics (Smithfield)	40.8	42.4	1.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	261	330	26.4%
African American	1	4	300%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	4	6	50%
Hispanic	18	22	22.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	227	279	22.9%
Two or More Races	11	18	63.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	9.2%	9.4%	0.2%

Schools Near Raymond LaPerche 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
Raymond LaPerche School	Public	PK, KG-5	11 Limerock Road	Smithfield	02917	Providence County	Smithfield	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 231-6652	335	25	13.4	12.5%	285 (85.1%)	4 (1.2%)	24 (7.2%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.4%)	83	31^st of 166 public elementary schools	81.3%		79.8	34^th of 167 public elementary schools	79.6%	3	47.8	55.6	48.9	60.9	55.1	56.5	60.0	43.5	53.3	$16,091	$278	$15,813
Old County Road School	Public	K-5	200 Old County Road	Smithfield	02917	Providence County	Smithfield	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 231-6613	230	23	10.0	32.2%	181 (78.7%)	4 (1.7%)	31 (13.5%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.2%)	50.7	75^th of 166 public elementary schools	54.8%		47.2	79^th of 167 public elementary schools	52.7%	4	26.2	56.4	35.1	21.4	37.3	59.0	35.1	21.4	38.1	$18,084	$1,576	$16,508
Pleasant View Elementary School	Public	K-5	100 Pleasant View Ave.	Smithfield	02917	Providence County	Smithfield	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 949-2058	553	36	15.3	3.8%	472 (85.4%)	6 (1.1%)	42 (7.6%)	14 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.4%)	77.9	38^th of 166 public elementary schools	77.1%		74.6	43^rd of 167 public elementary schools	74.3%	5	46.3	46.5	41.1	47.5	45.0	61.0	55.6	48.8	55.6
Graniteville School	Public	PK	6 Collins Avenue	Johnston	02919	Providence County	Johnston	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 231-8790	144	8	18.0	34.7%	73 (50.7%)	15 (10.4%)	47 (32.6%)	4 (2.8%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.8%)								(n/a)										$39,966	$3,940	$36,026
Greystone School	Public	PK, KG-5	100 Morgan Avenue	North Providence	02911	Providence County	North Providence	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 233-1130	311	27	11.5	33.4%	130 (41.8%)	33 (10.6%)	57 (18.3%)	17 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.9%)	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
Centredale School	Public	PK, KG-5	41 Angell Avenue	North Providence	02911	Providence County	North Providence	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 233-1145	220	19	11.5	38.2%	98 (44.5%)	31 (14.1%)	61 (27.7%)	6 (2.7%)	2 (0.9%)	1 (0.5%)	15 (6.8%)	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
North Smithfield Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	2214 Providence Pike	North Smithfield	02896	Providence County	North Smithfield	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 765-2260	601	41	14.6	16.1%	478 (79.5%)	11 (1.8%)	61 (10.1%)	11 (1.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (6.5%)	85.1	27^th of 166 public elementary schools	83.7%		82.8	31^st of 167 public elementary schools	81.4%	4		51.5	50.0		50.7	67.0	60.0		63.3	$13,240	$823	$12,417
Lincoln Central Elementary	Public	K-5	1081 Great Road	Lincoln	02865	Providence County	Lincoln	No	(n/a)	No	No	(401) 334-2800	423	23	18.3	6.1%	347 (82.0%)	9 (2.1%)	32 (7.6%)	24 (5.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (2.1%)	95	5^th of 166 public elementary schools	97.0%		90	18^th of 167 public elementary schools	89.2%	13	65.3	72.5	57.0	58.3	62.8	76.3	73.4	55.6	68.8	$13,131	$323	$12,808
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	403	24	16.7	37.7%	184 (45.7%)	54 (13.4%)	120 (29.8%)	11 (2.7%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (6.2%)	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
Stephen Olney School	Public	K-5	1378 Douglas Avenue	North Providence	02904	Providence County	North Providence	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(401) 233-1160	414	27	15.3	31.9%	207 (50.0%)	40 (9.7%)	114 (27.5%)	21 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (5.3%)	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

Frequently Asked Questions about Raymond LaPerche School

Is Raymond LaPerche School a good school?

Raymond LaPerche School ranks 31^st of 166 Rhode Island elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Raymond LaPerche School in?

Smithfield

What schools do graduates of Raymond LaPerche School attend?

Students who attend Raymond LaPerche School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Vincent J. Gallagher Middle
High : Smithfield High School

What is the racial makeup of Raymond LaPerche School?

Students at Raymond LaPerche School are 85% White, 7% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% African American.

How many students attend Raymond LaPerche School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 335 students attended Raymond LaPerche School.

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