Serving 311 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Vartan Gregorian El. School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 33%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 311 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in RI
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vartan Gregorian El. School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
School Overview
Vartan Gregorian El. School's student population of 311 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
311 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Year Founded
2000
School Rankings
Vartan Gregorian El. School ranks within the top 30% of all 287 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vartan Gregorian El. School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#77 out of 287 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
23%
31%
Black
13%
9%
White
45%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Providence School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), RI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Smart Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vartan Gregorian El. School's ranking?
Vartan Gregorian El. School is ranked #77 out of 287 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Rhode Island.
What schools are Vartan Gregorian El. School often compared to?
Vartan Gregorian El. Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Edward S. Rhodes School, Martin Luther King El. School, Leviton Dual Language School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% RI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 33% RI state average).
How many students attend Vartan Gregorian El. School?
311 students attend Vartan Gregorian El. School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Vartan Gregorian El. School students are White, 23% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Vartan Gregorian El. School?
Vartan Gregorian El. School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Rhode Island state average of 13:1.
What grades does Vartan Gregorian El. School offer ?
Vartan Gregorian El. School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Vartan Gregorian El. School part of?
Vartan Gregorian El. School is part of Providence School District.
In what neighborhood is Vartan Gregorian El. School located?
Vartan Gregorian El. School is located in the Fox Point neighborhood of Providence, RI.
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