North Smithfield Elementary vs Raymond LaPerche School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Rhode Island, United States, 5.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Smithfield Elementary
North Smithfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
583 students
Raymond LaPerche School
Smithfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
337 students
| Measure | North Smithfield Elementary North Smithfield, Rhode Island | Raymond LaPerche School Smithfield, Rhode Island |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #15 of 172 | #26 of 172 |
| National rank | #7144 of 50,301 | #9201 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 583 | 337 |
| Enrollment | 583 | 337 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.5% | 18.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 47% |
| city | North Smithfield | Smithfield |
| state | Rhode Island | Rhode Island |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Smithfield Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.3 vs 73.1).
- •North Smithfield Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Raymond LaPerche School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.4% vs 24.5%).
- •Raymond LaPerche School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 13.9).
- •North Smithfield Elementary is the larger school with 583 students compared with 337.
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 North Smithfield Elementary better than Raymond LaPerche School?
On the Success Index (US), North Smithfield Elementary ranks higher (76.3 vs 73.1 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 North Smithfield Elementary and Raymond LaPerche School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between North Smithfield and Smithfield in Rhode Island.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Smithfield Elementary: 583. Raymond LaPerche School: 337. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Smithfield Elementary and Raymond LaPerche School rank in Rhode Island?
North Smithfield Elementary is 15th of 172 and Raymond LaPerche School is 26th of 172 among elementary schools in Rhode Island on the 2025 Success Index (US).