Summary:
The 02859 zip code in Rhode Island is home to a single public elementary school, Steere Farm Elementary School, which serves grades 2-5 with an enrollment of 269 students. Located within the Burrillville School District, Steere Farm Elementary has a fluctuating statewide ranking, ranging from 105 out of 166 schools in 2021-2022 to 69 out of 167 schools in 2022-2023.
Steere Farm Elementary's academic performance is generally stronger than the Burrillville district average, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science exceeding the district's. However, the school's proficiency rates still lag behind the state averages for the corresponding grade levels. The school has a relatively high free/reduced lunch rate of 30.86%, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students. Despite these challenges, Steere Farm Elementary is well-resourced, with a low student-teacher ratio of 13.2 to 1 and a spending per student of $16,492 in the 2020-2021 school year.
Overall, Steere Farm Elementary School appears to be a relatively strong performer within its district, but there is room for improvement in aligning its academic outcomes with the state averages. The school's fluctuating statewide ranking and the high free/reduced lunch rate suggest that the school may face unique challenges that require targeted support and resources to ensure all students have the opportunity to succeed.
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