CLAIBORNE PELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Claiborne Pell Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Newport school district, located in Newport, RI with about 898 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th 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 63 teachers, Claiborne Pell Elementary 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.

Claiborne Pell Elementary School, located on Dexter Street in Newport, Rhode Island, serves as the primary public elementary institution for the city’s youngest learners. As the only elementary school in the Newport Public Schools district, it hosts a diverse student body, typically encompassing grades PK through 4. The school is named in honor of the late U.S. Senator Claiborne Pell, a renowned advocate for education who is best known for creating the Pell Grant program, which has helped millions of students access higher education.

The school is designed to foster a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, social-emotional growth, and community engagement. By centralizing elementary education for the city, Claiborne Pell plays a vital role in the Newport community, offering resources and programs tailored to a broad range of student needs. The faculty and staff focus on preparing students for their transition to middle school through a structured curriculum and a commitment to inclusive education, reflecting the spirit of its namesake’s dedication to equal opportunity in learning.

For more information, contact Claiborne Pell Elementary at (401) 842-1900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.