Joseph A. Whelan School
North Providence, RI · Elementary School
Performance Overview
About This School
Joseph A. Whelan School is a elementary school located in North Providence, Rhode Island. The school serves 247 students.
With a DataScore of 56/100 (C), Joseph A. Whelan School performs at the state average for Rhode Island. Performance has been relatively stable over the past three years.
44% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which is factored into the resource access component of the DataScore.
Frequently Asked Questions
Joseph A. Whelan School has a DataScore of 56/100 (Grade C), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Joseph A. Whelan School has 247 students enrolled. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1.
Joseph A. Whelan 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.
Joseph A. Whelan School is part of the North Providence in North 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.