THE LEARNING COMMUNITY

The Learning Community is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Learning Community school district, located in Central Falls, RI with about 571 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 44 teachers, The Learning Community has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The Learning Community, located in Central Falls, Rhode Island, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Founded on the principle of equity and academic excellence, the school is well-regarded for its mission to provide a high-quality education to a diverse student population, with a particular focus on supporting children from historically underserved communities. It operates with a strong emphasis on personalized learning, social-emotional development, and a rigorous curriculum designed to prepare students for success in high school and beyond.

Beyond its classroom instruction, the school is known for its strong community-centered philosophy, viewing families as essential partners in the educational process. The Learning Community actively works to foster a supportive and inclusive culture that prioritizes student agency and critical thinking. By maintaining a smaller school environment, they are able to offer more individualized attention to their students, aiming to break cycles of inequity while ensuring that every child has the tools necessary to reach their full potential.

For more information, contact The Learning Community at (401) 722-9998 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

21 Lincoln Avenue
Central Falls, RI 02863
Advertisement

THE LEARNING COMMUNITY is a public Title I Charter school in Central Falls, RI with about 571 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Rhode Island

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
District:
Learning Community
Total Students:
571
Teachers:
44
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

Advertisement

School Demographics for 571 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending THE LEARNING COMMUNITY is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 79% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
79.2%
Black or African American
14.4%
White
4.6%
Two or more races
1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%
Asian
0.2%

Female
49.7%
Male
50.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.