Alfred Lima Sr. El School vs Paul Cuffee Upper School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Rhode Island, United States, 748 m 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
Paul Cuffee Upper School
Providence · Charter high · Grades 9–12
243 students
| Measure | Alfred Lima Sr. El School Providence, Rhode Island | Paul Cuffee Upper School Providence, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #171 of 172 | #39 of 57 |
| National rank | #49547 of 50,301 | #13466 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 662 | 243 |
| Enrollment | 662 | 243 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.5% | 90.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 17% |
| city | Providence | Providence |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paul Cuffee Upper School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.4 vs 9.6).
- •Paul Cuffee Upper School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 9%).
- •Paul Cuffee Upper School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 12%).
- •Paul Cuffee Upper School does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 17.0).
- •Alfred Lima Sr. El School is the larger school with 662 students compared with 243.
- •Alfred Lima Sr. El School is a public school while Paul Cuffee Upper School is a charter 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 Alfred Lima Sr. El School better than Paul Cuffee Upper School?
On the Success Index (US), Paul Cuffee Upper School ranks higher (29.4 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 Alfred Lima Sr. El School and Paul Cuffee Upper School?
About 748 m in a straight line, between Providence and Providence in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alfred Lima Sr. El School: 662. Paul Cuffee Upper School: 243. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alfred Lima Sr. El School and Paul Cuffee Upper School rank in Rhode Island?
Alfred Lima Sr. El School is 171st of 172 and Paul Cuffee Upper School is 39th of 57 among elementary schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).