Early Childhood Center vs Excel Academy Rhode Island
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Rhode Island, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Early Childhood Center
Johnston · Public elementary · Grades K–K
201 students
Excel Academy Rhode Island
North Providence · Charter middle · Grades 5–7
312 students
| Measure | Early Childhood Center Johnston, Rhode Island | Excel Academy Rhode Island North Providence, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #45 of 172 | #35 of 58 |
| National rank | #15162 of 50,301 | #11099 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–K | Grades 5–7 |
| Students | 201 | 312 |
| Enrollment | 201 | 312 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.7% | 79.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Johnston | North Providence |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Early Childhood Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.4 vs 33.9).
- •Early Childhood Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.7% vs 79.8%).
- •Early Childhood Center does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 14.9).
- •Excel Academy Rhode Island is the larger school with 312 students compared with 201.
- •Early Childhood Center is a public school while Excel Academy Rhode Island 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 Early Childhood Center better than Excel Academy Rhode Island?
On the Success Index (US), Early Childhood Center ranks higher (64.4 vs 33.9 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 Early Childhood Center and Excel Academy Rhode Island?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Johnston and North Providence in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Early Childhood Center: 201. Excel Academy Rhode Island: 312. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Early Childhood Center and Excel Academy Rhode Island rank in Rhode Island?
Early Childhood Center is 45th of 172 and Excel Academy Rhode Island is 35th of 58 among elementary schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).