Robert F. Kennedy El. School
Public
Elementary Grades K–5
Part of Providence
195 Nelson Street, Providence, RI 02908 · (401) 456-9403
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Academic performance
Math proficiency20%
State average 21.2%
Reading / language arts30%
State average 35.5%
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21)
At a glance
451Students enrolled
20:1Student–teacher ratio
69%Free / reduced lunch
CitySetting
Regular SchoolSchool type
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten78
Grade 173
Grade 272
Grade 378
Grade 473
Grade 577
Students
Hispanic · 58%259
Black · 17%77
White · 15%68
Two or more races · 7%30
Asian · 2%11
American Indian/Alaska Native · 1%4
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander · 0%1
Counts as reported to NCES; percentages are of students with a reported race/ethnicity.
Enrollment · last 5 years
433’20
425’21
408’22
422’23
451’24
Location
195 Nelson Street Providence
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School facts from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Academic scores from the EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). Community ratings and reviews reflect neighbor opinions, not an official measure of school quality.