Serving 557 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Asa Messer El. 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 21% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 557 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in RI
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Asa Messer El. School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Asa Messer El. School's student population of 557 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
557 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Asa Messer El. School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 287 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Asa Messer El. School is 0.49, which is less 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
#237 out of 287 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
33%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
70%
31%
Black
14%
9%
White
7%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Asa Messer El. School's ranking?
Asa Messer El. School is ranked #237 out of 287 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% RI state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
How many students attend Asa Messer El. School?
557 students attend Asa Messer El. School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Asa Messer El. School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Asa Messer El. School?
Asa Messer El. School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Asa Messer El. School offer ?
Asa Messer El. School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Asa Messer El. School part of?
Asa Messer El. School is part of Providence School District.
In what neighborhood is Asa Messer El. School located?
Asa Messer El. School is located in the Federal Hill neighborhood of Providence, RI. There are 6 other public schools located in Federal Hill.
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