Serving 255 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Agnes B. Hennessey 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 255 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in RI
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Agnes B. Hennessey School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Agnes B. Hennessey School's student population of 255 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
255 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Agnes B. Hennessey 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 Agnes B. Hennessey School is 0.66, 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
#190 out of 289 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
22%
30%
Black
12%
9%
White
52%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
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 Agnes B. Hennessey School's ranking?
Agnes B. Hennessey School is ranked #190 out of 289 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What schools are Agnes B. Hennessey School often compared to?
Agnes B. Hennessey Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Myron J. Francis Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% RI state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
How many students attend Agnes B. Hennessey School?
255 students attend Agnes B. Hennessey School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Agnes B. Hennessey School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Agnes B. Hennessey School?
Agnes B. Hennessey School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Agnes B. Hennessey School offer ?
Agnes B. Hennessey School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Agnes B. Hennessey School part of?
Agnes B. Hennessey School is part of East Providence School District.
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