Claiborne Pell Elementary vs Frank E. Thompson Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Rhode Island, United States, 1.9 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
Frank E. Thompson Middle
Newport · Public middle · Grades 5–8
499 students
| Measure | Claiborne Pell Elementary Newport, Rhode Island | Frank E. Thompson Middle Newport, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #134 of 172 | #39 of 58 |
| National rank | #39623 of 50,301 | #12369 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 657 | 499 |
| Enrollment | 657 | 499 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.3% | 77.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 20% |
| city | Newport | Newport |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (28.3 vs 27.6).
- •Claiborne Pell Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 20%).
- •Frank E. Thompson Middle does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 25%).
- •Claiborne Pell Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.3% vs 77.8%).
- •Frank E. Thompson Middle does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 11.0).
- •Claiborne Pell Elementary is the larger school with 657 students compared with 499.
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 Frank E. Thompson Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Claiborne Pell Elementary and Frank E. Thompson Middle?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Newport and Newport in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Claiborne Pell Elementary: 657. Frank E. Thompson Middle: 499. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Claiborne Pell Elementary and Frank E. Thompson Middle rank in Rhode Island?
Claiborne Pell Elementary is 134th of 172 and Frank E. Thompson Middle is 39th of 58 among elementary schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).