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Elementary· 12 schools in district

Silver Spring School

120 Silver Spring Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914East Providence →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–05Non-Charter
219
Students
Total enrolled
$22,348
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 56% vs nat'l
10.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 34% vs nat'l
41/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 18% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Small public school
Serves 219 students in grades KG–05 in East Providence, Rhode Island.
56% above average funding
District spends $22,348 per pupil, 56% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 41th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Silver Spring School is a mid-sized elementary in East Providence, Rhode Island, serving grades KG–05 with 219 students. The district invests $22,348 per student — 56% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 48% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Silver Spring School

219
Total Students
10.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
48%
Free Lunch
22
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution114 male · 105 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility48%
National avg 52% · 106 students
Student Composition
10%
48%
16%
13%
12%
Asian10%
White48%
Hispanic / Latino16%
Black13%
Multiracial12%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 440033000106

Academic Outcomes at Silver Spring School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
41
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 41th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 34th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 02914

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$22,348Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$22,348
State avg
$24,324
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$9,833
Student Support$4,246
Administration$2,682
Operations$3,352
Other$2,235
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $22,348 spent per student, an estimated $9,900 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
43%
48%
State government
43.3%
Local (property tax)
48.0%
Federal programs
8.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $22,348/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Waddington SchoolMyron J. Francis ElementaryAgnes B. Hennessey SchoolEmma G. Whiteknact School
+2 more
↓
Middle
Edward Martin MiddleRiverside Middle School
↓
High School
East Providence High
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 05
Location—
CountyProvidence County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictEast Providence →
Phone: (401)435-7836
NCES ID: 440033000106
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in East Providence seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in East Providence
High
East Providence High
1,659 students · 09–12
● 41 opp47% FRL
Mid
Edward Martin Middle
603 students · 06–08
● 41 opp52% FRL
Mid
Riverside Middle School
541 students · 06–08
● 46 opp48% FRL
Elem
Waddington School
534 students · KG–05
● 46 opp39% FRL
Elem
Myron J. Francis Elementary
389 students · KG–05
● 45 opp30% FRL
Elem
Agnes B. Hennessey School
258 students · KG–05
● 41 opp64% FRL
Elem
Emma G. Whiteknact School
240 students · KG–05
● 41 opp64% FRL
Elem
Orlo Avenue School
239 students · KG–05
● 41 opp54% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
120 Silver Spring Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.