Highlander Elementary Charter vs Robert L. Bailey IV
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Rhode Island, United States, 435 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highlander Elementary Charter
Providence · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
269 students
Robert L. Bailey IV
Providence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
444 students
| Measure | Highlander Elementary Charter Providence, Rhode Island | Robert L. Bailey IV Providence, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #149 of 172 | #164 of 172 |
| National rank | #43272 of 50,301 | #47453 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 269 | 444 |
| Enrollment | 269 | 444 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.4% | 89% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 17% |
| city | Providence | Providence |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highlander Elementary Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.5 vs 15.4).
- •Highlander Elementary Charter does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 17%).
- •Highlander Elementary Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.4% vs 89%).
- •Highlander Elementary Charter does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.8).
- •Robert L. Bailey IV is the larger school with 444 students compared with 269.
- •Highlander Elementary Charter is a charter school while Robert L. Bailey IV is a public 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 Highlander Elementary Charter better than Robert L. Bailey IV?
On the Success Index (US), Highlander Elementary Charter ranks higher (22.5 vs 15.4 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 Highlander Elementary Charter and Robert L. Bailey IV?
About 435 m in a straight line, between Providence and Providence in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highlander Elementary Charter: 269. Robert L. Bailey IV: 444. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highlander Elementary Charter and Robert L. Bailey IV rank in Rhode Island?
Highlander Elementary Charter is 149th of 172 and Robert L. Bailey IV is 164th of 172 among elementary schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).