Sergeant Cornel Young, Junior Elementary School (Closed 2012)

674 Prairie Ave
Providence, RI 02905
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Sergeant Cornel Young, Junior Elementary School serves 286 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 25-29% (which was lower than the Rhode Island state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Rhode Island state average of 71%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
286 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (RI)
(10-11)
25-29%
56%
(10-11)
40-44%
71%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
4%
Hispanic
69%
30%
Black
18%
9%
White
n/a
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.49
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% RI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% RI state average).
How many students attend Sergeant Cornel Young, Junior Elementary School?
286 students attend Sergeant Cornel Young, Junior Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Sergeant Cornel Young, Junior Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sergeant Cornel Young, Junior Elementary School?
Sergeant Cornel Young, Junior Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sergeant Cornel Young, Junior Elementary School offer ?
Sergeant Cornel Young, Junior Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sergeant Cornel Young, Junior Elementary School part of?
Sergeant Cornel Young, Junior Elementary School is part of Providence School District.

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