Achievement First Providence vs Governor Christopher DelSesto
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Rhode Island, United States, 781 m 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
Governor Christopher DelSesto
Providence · Public middle · Grades 6–8
818 students
| Measure | Achievement First Providence Providence, Rhode Island | Governor Christopher DelSesto Providence, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #83 of 172 | #57 of 58 |
| National rank | #26866 of 50,301 | #15125 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 460 | 818 |
| Enrollment | 460 | 818 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83% | 87.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 7% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 5% |
| city | Providence | Providence |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Achievement First Providence scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.4 vs 9.6).
- •Achievement First Providence does better on math proficiency (52% vs 5%).
- •Achievement First Providence does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 7%).
- •Achievement First Providence does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83% vs 87.8%).
- •Achievement First Providence does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 17.0).
- •Governor Christopher DelSesto is the larger school with 818 students compared with 460.
- •Achievement First Providence is a charter school while Governor Christopher DelSesto 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 Governor Christopher DelSesto?
On the Success Index (US), Achievement First Providence ranks higher (47.4 vs 9.6 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 Governor Christopher DelSesto?
About 781 m in a straight line, between Providence and Providence in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Achievement First Providence: 460. Governor Christopher DelSesto: 818. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Achievement First Providence and Governor Christopher DelSesto rank in Rhode Island?
Achievement First Providence is 83rd of 172 and Governor Christopher DelSesto is 57th of 58 among elementary schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).