Alfred Lima Sr. El School vs Claiborne Pell Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Rhode Island, United States, 34 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alfred Lima Sr. El School
Providence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
662 students
Claiborne Pell Elementary
Newport · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
657 students
| Measure | Alfred Lima Sr. El School Providence, Rhode Island | Claiborne Pell Elementary Newport, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #171 of 172 | #134 of 172 |
| National rank | #49547 of 50,301 | #39623 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 662 | 657 |
| Enrollment | 662 | 657 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.5% | 74.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 22% |
| city | Providence | Newport |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Claiborne Pell Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.3 vs 9.6).
- •Claiborne Pell Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 9%).
- •Claiborne Pell Elementary does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 12%).
- •Claiborne Pell Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.3% vs 90.5%).
- •Claiborne Pell Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 17.0).
- •Alfred Lima Sr. El School is the larger school with 662 students compared with 657.
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 Alfred Lima Sr. El School better than Claiborne Pell Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Claiborne Pell Elementary ranks higher (28.3 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 Alfred Lima Sr. El School and Claiborne Pell Elementary?
About 34 km in a straight line, between Providence and Newport in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alfred Lima Sr. El School: 662. Claiborne Pell Elementary: 657. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alfred Lima Sr. El School and Claiborne Pell Elementary rank in Rhode Island?
Alfred Lima Sr. El School is 171st of 172 and Claiborne Pell Elementary is 134th of 172 among elementary schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).