Harry Kizirian Elementary vs Paul Cuffee Lower School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Rhode Island, United States, 851 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harry Kizirian Elementary
Providence · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
434 students
Paul Cuffee Lower School
Providence · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
358 students
| Measure | Harry Kizirian Elementary Providence, Rhode Island | Paul Cuffee Lower School Providence, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #170 of 172 | #141 of 172 |
| National rank | #49401 of 50,301 | #42318 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 434 | 358 |
| Enrollment | 434 | 358 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.4% | 86.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 14% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 27% |
| city | Providence | Providence |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paul Cuffee Lower School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.0 vs 10.2).
- •Paul Cuffee Lower School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 7%).
- •Paul Cuffee Lower School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 14%).
- •Paul Cuffee Lower School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.3% vs 89.4%).
- •Paul Cuffee Lower School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 16.7).
- •Harry Kizirian Elementary is the larger school with 434 students compared with 358.
- •Harry Kizirian Elementary is a public school while Paul Cuffee Lower School 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 Harry Kizirian Elementary better than Paul Cuffee Lower School?
On the Success Index (US), Paul Cuffee Lower School ranks higher (24.0 vs 10.2 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 Harry Kizirian Elementary and Paul Cuffee Lower School?
About 851 m in a straight line, between Providence and Providence in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harry Kizirian Elementary: 434. Paul Cuffee Lower School: 358. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harry Kizirian Elementary and Paul Cuffee Lower School rank in Rhode Island?
Harry Kizirian Elementary is 170th of 172 and Paul Cuffee Lower School is 141st of 172 among elementary schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).