Edmund W. Flynn Elementary School serves 501 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 32% (which was lower than the Rhode Island state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 41% (which was lower than the Rhode Island state average of 71%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Rhode Island state average of 49% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
501 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)32%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)41%
71%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
64%
30%
Black
24%
9%
White
5%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% RI state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% RI state average).
How many students attend Edmund W. Flynn Elementary School?
501 students attend Edmund W. Flynn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Edmund W. Flynn Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Edmund W. Flynn Elementary School?
Edmund W. Flynn Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Edmund W. Flynn Elementary School offer ?
Edmund W. Flynn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Edmund W. Flynn Elementary School part of?
Edmund W. Flynn Elementary School is part of Providence School District.
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