GARVIN MEMORIAL

Garvin Memorial is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Cumberland school district, located in Cumberland, RI with about 395 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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, Garvin Memorial has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Garvin Memorial, located at 1364 Diamond Hill Road in Cumberland, Rhode Island, serves as a significant educational facility within the local community. Historically known as the Garvin Memorial Elementary School, the site has functioned as a foundational part of the Cumberland School Department, providing primary education to local students in a suburban setting. Its location on Diamond Hill Road places it within a prominent corridor of the town, making it a recognizable landmark for area residents.

In recent years, the status and usage of the building have evolved alongside the district’s broader facility planning. Like many historic school properties, the site has undergone transitions as the school district balanced capacity needs and modernized educational standards. Today, it remains an integral part of Cumberland’s infrastructure, reflecting the town’s long-standing commitment to maintaining neighborhood-based educational resources for its youth.

For more information, contact Garvin Memorial at (401) 333-2557 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.