B.F. Norton Elementary School vs Blackstone Valley Prep
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Rhode Island, United States, 354 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
B.F. Norton Elementary School
Cumberland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
374 students
Blackstone Valley Prep
Cumberland · Charter elementary · Grades K–4
422 students
| Measure | B.F. Norton Elementary School Cumberland, Rhode Island | Blackstone Valley Prep Cumberland, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #68 of 172 | #107 of 172 |
| National rank | #21493 of 50,301 | #32454 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 374 | 422 |
| Enrollment | 374 | 422 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.9% | 84.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| city | Cumberland | Cumberland |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •B.F. Norton Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.2 vs 39.2).
- •B.F. Norton Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •B.F. Norton Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •B.F. Norton Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.9% vs 84.6%).
- •Blackstone Valley Prep does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.1).
- •Blackstone Valley Prep is the larger school with 422 students compared with 374.
- •B.F. Norton Elementary School is a public school while Blackstone Valley Prep 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 B.F. Norton Elementary School better than Blackstone Valley Prep?
On the Success Index (US), B.F. Norton Elementary School ranks higher (55.2 vs 39.2 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 B.F. Norton Elementary School and Blackstone Valley Prep?
About 354 m in a straight line, between Cumberland and Cumberland in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
B.F. Norton Elementary School: 374. Blackstone Valley Prep: 422. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do B.F. Norton Elementary School and Blackstone Valley Prep rank in Rhode Island?
B.F. Norton Elementary School is 68th of 172 and Blackstone Valley Prep is 107th of 172 among elementary schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).