Claiborne Pell Elementary vs Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Rhode Island, United States, 33 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Claiborne Pell Elementary
Newport · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
657 students
Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods
Providence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
635 students
| Measure | Claiborne Pell Elementary Newport, Rhode Island | Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods Providence, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #134 of 172 | #166 of 172 |
| National rank | #39623 of 50,301 | #48373 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 657 | 635 |
| Enrollment | 657 | 635 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.3% | 83.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 7% |
| city | Newport | Providence |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Claiborne Pell Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.3 vs 13.3).
- •Claiborne Pell Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 7%).
- •Claiborne Pell Elementary does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 12%).
- •Claiborne Pell Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.3% vs 83.3%).
- •Claiborne Pell Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 15.5).
- •Claiborne Pell Elementary is the larger school with 657 students compared with 635.
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 Claiborne Pell Elementary better than Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods?
On the Success Index (US), Claiborne Pell Elementary ranks higher (28.3 vs 13.3 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 Claiborne Pell Elementary and Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods?
About 33 km in a straight line, between Newport and Providence in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Claiborne Pell Elementary: 657. Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods: 635. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Claiborne Pell Elementary and Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods rank in Rhode Island?
Claiborne Pell Elementary is 134th of 172 and Cornel Young & Charlotte Woods is 166th of 172 among elementary schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).