Achievement First Providence vs George J. West El. School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Rhode Island, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Achievement First Providence
Providence · Charter elementary · Grades K–4
460 students
George J. West El. School
Providence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
502 students
| Measure | Achievement First Providence Providence, Rhode Island | George J. West El. School Providence, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #83 of 172 | #161 of 172 |
| National rank | #26866 of 50,301 | #46912 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 460 | 502 |
| Enrollment | 460 | 502 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83% | 93.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 8% |
| city | Providence | Providence |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Achievement First Providence scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.4 vs 16.4).
- •Achievement First Providence does better on math proficiency (52% vs 8%).
- •Achievement First Providence does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 19%).
- •Achievement First Providence does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83% vs 93.4%).
- •George J. West El. School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.5).
- •George J. West El. School is the larger school with 502 students compared with 460.
- •Achievement First Providence is a charter school while George J. West El. School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Achievement First Providence better than George J. West El. School?
On the Success Index (US), Achievement First Providence ranks higher (47.4 vs 16.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Achievement First Providence and George J. West El. School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Providence and Providence in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Achievement First Providence: 460. George J. West El. School: 502. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Achievement First Providence and George J. West El. School rank in Rhode Island?
Achievement First Providence is 83rd of 172 and George J. West El. School is 161st of 172 among elementary schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).