Enrollment
216
Elementary
DISTRICT 292 · STATE 332
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·EAST PROVIDENCE·NCES 440033000109
Emma G. Whiteknact School
261 Grosvenor Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914 · (401) 435-7828 · Providence County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL216 STUDENTS
C+
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 43% of Rhode Island public elementary schools
- C+Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- ·Beats expectations Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
- ·Three-year trend Not available for this school, so the grade uses the other parts.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Rhode Island public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
12.0:1
18 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.4:1 · STATE 13.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
69%
149 students
DISTRICT 55% · STATE 54%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 30 | 14% |
| Grade 1 | 32 | 15% |
| Grade 2 | 48 | 22% |
| Grade 3 | 37 | 17% |
| Grade 4 | 39 | 18% |
| Grade 5 | 30 | 14% |
This year's kindergarten class (30) is about the same size as its 5th grade class (30).
Student demographics
69%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 61% · STATE 64% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
RICAS + NGSA 2024-25 . % Meeting or Exceeding ExpectationsEnglish Language Arts
27.8%
RI avg 34.2%
Math
35.6%
RI avg 32.8%
What this means: On the RICAS + NGSA, Rhode Island's statewide test, about 28 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 36 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Rhode Island schools, those numbers are about 34 and 33.
Source: RICAS + NGSA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Schools most like Emma G. Whiteknact School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma G. Whiteknact School this school | 216 | 69.0% | N/A |
| Agnes B. Hennessey School East Providence | 242 | 66.1% | N/A |
| Orlo Avenue School East Providence | 245 | 64.5% | N/A |
| Centredale School North Providence | 221 | 60.6% | N/A |
| Suzanne M. Henseler Quidnesset North Kingstown | 212 | 65.1% | N/A |
| Kevin K. Coleman School Woonsocket | 256 | 67.2% | N/A |
Matched among Rhode Island elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Emma G. Whiteknact School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Rhode Island | In Providence County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 35.6% | #82 of 166 | #38 of 105 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 27.8% | #103 of 166 | #50 of 105 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 216 | #155 of 179 | #102 of 112 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.0:1 | #38 of 168 | #21 of 106 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 68.8% | #7 of 159 | #7 of 97 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 69.0% | #54 of 176 | #52 of 111 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -26.8% | #9 of 99 | #5 of 55 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
216
-36 (-14%) vs 2020
-21% since 1990-91, when it was 272
Student : Teacher
12.0:1
was 12.0:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 216 | 18 | 12.0:1 | 69% (149) |
| 2023-24 | 227 | 24 | 9.5:1 | 63% (143) |
| 2022-23 | 240 | 23.9 | 10.0:1 | 64% (153) |
| 2020-21 | 252 | 21 | 12.0:1 | 63% (158) |
| 2017-18 | 295 | 23 | 12.8:1 | 65% (192) |
| 2015-16 | 290 | 21 | 13.8:1 | 71% (205) |
| 2010-11 | 292 | 21 | 13.9:1 | 56% (164) |
| 2000-01 | 347 | 18 | 19.3:1 | 51% (178) |
| 1990-91 | 272 | 21 | 12.9:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Emma G. Whiteknact School.
Since 2017-18: students down 27% (295 to 216); teachers down 22% (23 to 18).
About Emma G. Whiteknact School
Emma G. Whiteknact School is a small elementary school in East Providence, Rhode Island, (ZIP code 02914). A total of 216 students attend the school, which covers kindergarten through 5. The average for elementary schools in Rhode Island is about 332 students, so this school is 35% smaller than average.
The district for Emma G. Whiteknact School is East Providence, with 11 schools and 5,136 students.
Enrollment at Emma G. Whiteknact School is mixed, with White students the largest group at 44%. Other reported shares: 28% Hispanic, 17% Black, and 10% multiracial. That compares with about 60% White among all Providence County residents. By the diversity index, Emma G. Whiteknact School comes in at 69%.
Emma G. Whiteknact School operates with 18 full-time-equivalent teachers, a ratio of about 12.0:1. For comparison, elementary schools in Rhode Island average 13.6:1. About 69% of students at the school meet free or reduced-price lunch income limits.
allk12 grades Emma G. Whiteknact School a C+. The grade compares the school only with Rhode Island public elementary schools, because each state gives its own test.
In Providence County (population about 664,854), median household income is about $78,787, roughly 32% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Emma G. Whiteknact School is one of 206 public schools in Providence County, which together enroll about 88,799 students.
The next-closest public school is Edward Martin Middle, about 0.6 miles away. There are at least 8 more public schools inside five miles.
The National Center for Education Statistics classifies the school's location as Suburb: Large, meaning it is in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more.
Emma G. Whiteknact School saw enrollment fall 14% between 2020-21 and 2024-25.
Questions about science fairs, picture day, and bus routes can be posted here. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Providence County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
664,854
Census ACS
Median income
$78,787
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
32%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
206
88,799 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in East Providence
- East Providence HighHigh · 1,691 students
- Edward Martin MiddleMiddle · 564 students
- Waddington SchoolElementary · 554 students
- Riverside Middle SchoolMiddle · 549 students
- Myron J. Francis ElementaryElementary · 391 students
- Kent Heights SchoolElementary · 251 students
Other schools in East Providence
- East Providence HighHigh · 1,691 students
- Edward Martin MiddleMiddle · 564 students
- Kent Heights SchoolElementary · 251 students
- Orlo Avenue SchoolElementary · 245 students
- Agnes B. Hennessey SchoolElementary · 242 students
- Silver Spring SchoolElementary · 223 students
Nearby schools
- Edward Martin Middle0.6 mi · 564
- Orlo Avenue School0.6 mi · 245
- East Providence High0.6 mi · 1,691
- Agnes B. Hennessey School0.9 mi · 242
- Kent Heights School1.0 mi · 251
- Silver Spring School1.3 mi · 223
Frequently asked questions
About Emma G. Whiteknact SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Emma G. Whiteknact School?
Emma G. Whiteknact School enrolls approximately 216 students in grades KG-05.
Is Emma G. Whiteknact School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Emma G. Whiteknact School is an elementary school covering grades KG-05.
How many teachers does Emma G. Whiteknact School have?
Emma G. Whiteknact School employs 18 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.0:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Emma G. Whiteknact School?
At Emma G. Whiteknact School, the student body is approximately 44% White, 28% Hispanic, 17% Black, 0% Asian, 10% Two or more.
Who oversees Emma G. Whiteknact School?
Emma G. Whiteknact School is overseen by East Providence in Providence County.
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