ACHIEVEMENT FIRST PROVIDENCE

Achievement First Providence is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Achievement First Rhode Island school district, located in Providence, RI with about 451 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th Grade. 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 28 teachers, Achievement First Providence has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Achievement First (AF) Providence is a public charter school network serving students in Providence, Rhode Island, with a mission focused on closing the achievement gap and preparing students for success in college and citizenship. Located at 370 Hartford Avenue, the campus operates within the Achievement First framework, which is characterized by a high-expectations culture, an extended school day, and a rigorous academic curriculum. The school prioritizes core subjects like literacy and mathematics while emphasizing the development of strong character traits and academic habits of mind.

The school is structured to provide consistent support through a data-driven instructional approach, where teachers regularly assess student progress to tailor their instruction to individual needs. By fostering a structured and disciplined environment, AF Providence aims to ensure that all students—regardless of their background—attain the academic skills necessary to compete at the collegiate level. The school serves as a prominent example of the charter movement’s efforts to provide alternative, high-performing educational options within the urban public school landscape of Rhode Island.

For more information, contact Achievement First Providence at (401) 347-1106 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.