Claiborne Pell Elementary vs Jamestown School-Melrose
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Rhode Island, United States, 6.3 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
Jamestown School-Melrose
Jamestown · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
207 students
| Measure | Claiborne Pell Elementary Newport, Rhode Island | Jamestown School-Melrose Jamestown, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #134 of 172 | #4 of 172 |
| National rank | #39623 of 50,301 | #3041 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 657 | 207 |
| Enrollment | 657 | 207 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.3% | 9.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 67% |
| city | Newport | Jamestown |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jamestown School-Melrose scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.7 vs 28.3).
- •Jamestown School-Melrose does better on math proficiency (67% vs 22%).
- •Jamestown School-Melrose does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 25%).
- •Jamestown School-Melrose does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.7% vs 74.3%).
- •Jamestown School-Melrose does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 11.0).
- •Claiborne Pell Elementary is the larger school with 657 students compared with 207.
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 Jamestown School-Melrose?
On the Success Index (US), Jamestown School-Melrose ranks higher (83.7 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 Claiborne Pell Elementary and Jamestown School-Melrose?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Newport and Jamestown in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Claiborne Pell Elementary: 657. Jamestown School-Melrose: 207. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Claiborne Pell Elementary and Jamestown School-Melrose rank in Rhode Island?
Claiborne Pell Elementary is 134th of 172 and Jamestown School-Melrose is 4th of 172 among elementary schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).