Alfred Lima Sr. El School vs Providence Preparatory Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Rhode Island, United States, 939 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
Providence Preparatory Charter
Providence · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
244 students
| Measure | Alfred Lima Sr. El School Providence, Rhode Island | Providence Preparatory Charter Providence, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 5 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #171 of 172 | #58 of 58 |
| National rank | #49547 of 50,301 | #15309 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 662 | 244 |
| Enrollment | 662 | 244 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.5% | 99.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | – |
| Math proficiency | 9% | – |
| city | Providence | Providence |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alfred Lima Sr. El School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (9.6 vs 5.3).
- •Alfred Lima Sr. El School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.5% vs 99.6%).
- •Alfred Lima Sr. El School is the larger school with 662 students compared with 244.
- •Alfred Lima Sr. El School is a public school while Providence Preparatory Charter 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 Providence Preparatory Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Alfred Lima Sr. El School ranks higher (9.6 vs 5.3 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 Providence Preparatory Charter?
About 939 m in a straight line, between Providence and Providence in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alfred Lima Sr. El School: 662. Providence Preparatory Charter: 244. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alfred Lima Sr. El School and Providence Preparatory Charter rank in Rhode Island?
Alfred Lima Sr. El School is 171st of 172 and Providence Preparatory Charter is 58th of 58 among elementary schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).