Emma G. Whiteknact School vs Kent Heights School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Rhode Island, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emma G. Whiteknact School
East Providence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
216 students
Kent Heights School
East Providence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
251 students
| Measure | Emma G. Whiteknact School East Providence, Rhode Island | Kent Heights School East Providence, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #119 of 172 | #84 of 172 |
| National rank | #35496 of 50,301 | #27093 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 216 | 251 |
| Enrollment | 216 | 251 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69% | 56.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 37% |
| city | East Providence | East Providence |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kent Heights School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.1 vs 34.6).
- •Kent Heights School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Kent Heights School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Kent Heights School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.2% vs 69%).
- •Emma G. Whiteknact School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.2).
- •Kent Heights School is the larger school with 251 students compared with 216.
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 Emma G. Whiteknact School better than Kent Heights School?
On the Success Index (US), Kent Heights School ranks higher (47.1 vs 34.6 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 Emma G. Whiteknact School and Kent Heights School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between East Providence and East Providence in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emma G. Whiteknact School: 216. Kent Heights School: 251. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emma G. Whiteknact School and Kent Heights School rank in Rhode Island?
Emma G. Whiteknact School is 119th of 172 and Kent Heights School is 84th of 172 among elementary schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).