Serving 716 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Claiborne Pell Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 716 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in RI
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Claiborne Pell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Claiborne Pell Elementary School's student population of 716 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
716 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
School Rankings
Claiborne Pell Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 289 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Claiborne Pell Elementary School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#201 out of 289 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
33%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
39%
30%
Black
10%
9%
White
33%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Claiborne Pell Elementary School's ranking?
Claiborne Pell Elementary School is ranked #201 out of 289 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What schools are Claiborne Pell Elementary School often compared to?
Claiborne Pell Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Aquidneck School, Frank E. Thompson Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% RI state average), while 19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
How many students attend Claiborne Pell Elementary School?
716 students attend Claiborne Pell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Claiborne Pell Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Claiborne Pell Elementary School?
Claiborne Pell Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Claiborne Pell Elementary School offer ?
Claiborne Pell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Claiborne Pell Elementary School part of?
Claiborne Pell Elementary School is part of Newport School District.
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