C
Below Average
53/100

SouthSide Elementary Charter

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary Charter School
📍 135 Prairie Ave, Providence, RI 02905
Overall
C
53/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 32nd percentile in Rhode Island
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Rhode Island schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

53
Repit Score
out of 100
140
Students
enrolled
15.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$21K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%32/1001.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%82/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 50% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Rhode Island schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +25 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Rhode Island. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency25% (−18 pts vs. state avg 43%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency25% (−8 pts vs. state avg 32%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Rhode Island state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Hispanic30%30%reading +5 pts, math +11 pts73rd percentile (list)
Low-income35%25%reading +8 pts, math +5 pts60th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 135 Prairie Ave
City Providence
ZIP Code 02905
District 4400028
NCES School ID 440002800490
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 02905

Understanding the community around SouthSide Elementary Charter helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $53,668
Per Capita Income $32,012
Poverty Rate 14.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 29.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 26.5%
High School or Higher 76.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $296,700
Median Rent $1,104
Owner-Occupied 48.6%
Renter-Occupied 51.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for SouthSide Elementary Charter.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 60.7%
Female 39.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 66.4%
Black 27.1%
White 3.6%
Two or More Races 2.1%
Asian 0.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 140
Teachers (FTE) 9.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for SouthSide Elementary Charter?
SouthSide Elementary Charter has a Repit School Score of 53 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend SouthSide Elementary Charter?
SouthSide Elementary Charter has 140 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.6:1.
What grades does SouthSide Elementary Charter serve?
SouthSide Elementary Charter serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a charter school.
How much funding does SouthSide Elementary Charter receive per student?
SouthSide Elementary Charter receives $20,853 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around SouthSide Elementary Charter in 02905 ▼
Avg Home Value
$428,614
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,126
1-Year Change
+5.2%
% Renters
51.4%

Other Schools in 02905

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026