Asa Messer El. School vs Waddington School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Rhode Island, United States, 9.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Asa Messer El. School
Providence · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
557 students
Waddington School
Riverside · Public elementary · Grades K–5
554 students
| Measure | Asa Messer El. School Providence, Rhode Island | Waddington School Riverside, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #168 of 172 | #95 of 172 |
| National rank | #48450 of 50,301 | #30264 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 557 | 554 |
| Enrollment | 557 | 554 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84% | 47.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 33% |
| city | Providence | Riverside |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waddington School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.6 vs 13.1).
- •Waddington School does better on math proficiency (33% vs 15%).
- •Waddington School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 22%).
- •Waddington School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.8% vs 84%).
- •Waddington School does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 18.0).
- •Asa Messer El. School is the larger school with 557 students compared with 554.
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 Asa Messer El. School better than Waddington School?
On the Success Index (US), Waddington School ranks higher (42.6 vs 13.1 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 Asa Messer El. School and Waddington School?
About 9.8 km in a straight line, between Providence and Riverside in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Asa Messer El. School: 557. Waddington School: 554. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Asa Messer El. School and Waddington School rank in Rhode Island?
Asa Messer El. School is 168th of 172 and Waddington School is 95th of 172 among elementary schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).