Aquidneck School vs Claiborne Pell Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Rhode Island, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aquidneck School
Middletown · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
302 students
Claiborne Pell Elementary
Newport · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
657 students
| Measure | Aquidneck School Middletown, Rhode Island | Claiborne Pell Elementary Newport, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #49 of 172 | #134 of 172 |
| National rank | #15765 of 50,301 | #39623 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 302 | 657 |
| Enrollment | 302 | 657 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.1% | 74.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 22% |
| city | Middletown | Newport |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Aquidneck School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.5 vs 28.3).
- •Aquidneck School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •Aquidneck School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 25%).
- •Aquidneck School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.1% vs 74.3%).
- •Claiborne Pell Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 12.6).
- •Claiborne Pell Elementary is the larger school with 657 students compared with 302.
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 Aquidneck School better than Claiborne Pell Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Aquidneck School ranks higher (63.5 vs 28.3 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 Aquidneck School and Claiborne Pell Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Middletown and Newport in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aquidneck School: 302. Claiborne Pell Elementary: 657. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aquidneck School and Claiborne Pell Elementary rank in Rhode Island?
Aquidneck School is 49th of 172 and Claiborne Pell Elementary is 134th of 172 among elementary schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).