Alfred Lima Sr. El School
Providence, RI · Elementary School
Performance Overview
About This School
Alfred Lima Sr. El School is a elementary school located in Providence, Rhode Island. The school serves 593 students.
With a DataScore of 44/100 (D), Alfred Lima Sr. El School performs below the state average for Rhode Island. Performance has been relatively stable over the past three years.
78% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Alfred Lima Sr. El School has a DataScore of 44/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Alfred Lima Sr. El School has 593 students enrolled. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1.
Alfred Lima Sr. El School has been relatively stable over the past three years with a 3-year growth score of -2.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Alfred Lima Sr. El School is part of the Providence in Providence, Rhode Island. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.