Serving 398 students in grades Kindergarten-5, William D'abate Elem. 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 29%). 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 17:1 is higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 398 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in RI
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
William D'abate Elem. School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
William D'abate Elem. School's student population of 398 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
398 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
William D'abate Elem. 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 William D'abate Elem. School is 0.37, 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
#198 out of 287 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
79%
31%
Black
10%
9%
White
5%
50%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William D'abate Elem. School's ranking?
William D'abate Elem. School is ranked #198 out of 287 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What schools are William D'abate Elem. School often compared to?
William D'abate Elem. Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pleasant View 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 29% RI state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
How many students attend William D'abate Elem. School?
398 students attend William D'abate Elem. School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of William D'abate Elem. School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of William D'abate Elem. School?
William D'abate Elem. School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does William D'abate Elem. School offer ?
William D'abate Elem. School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is William D'abate Elem. School part of?
William D'abate Elem. School is part of Providence School District.
In what neighborhood is William D'abate Elem. School located?
William D'abate Elem. School is located in the Olneyville neighborhood of Providence, RI.
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