JOSEPH A. WHELAN SCHOOL

Joseph A. Whelan School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the North Providence school district, located in North Providence, RI with about 264 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 17 teachers, Joseph A. Whelan School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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 Joseph A. Whelan School, located at 1440 Mineral Spring Avenue in North Providence, Rhode Island, serves as a neighborhood elementary school within the North Providence School District. It is situated in a central area of the town, functioning as a primary educational facility for the surrounding community. The school is known for its commitment to providing foundational academic instruction and fostering a supportive environment for students in the early stages of their education.

As a part of the North Providence public school system, the school follows the district’s core curriculum and state educational standards, focusing on key subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. Beyond the standard classroom experience, the school typically emphasizes the development of social-emotional skills and civic responsibility. By maintaining a localized campus, the Joseph A. Whelan School aims to build strong partnerships between faculty, students, and neighborhood families to ensure a collaborative learning environment.

For more information, contact Joseph A. Whelan School at (401) 233-1180 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.