NORTH SMITHFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
North Smithfield Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the North Smithfield school district, located in North Smithfield, RI with about 525 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 3rd 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 33 teachers, North Smithfield Elementary 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.
North Smithfield Elementary School, located at 2214 Providence Pike in North Smithfield, Rhode Island, serves as a cornerstone of the local community’s public education system. As a primary school, it is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the early stages of their academic careers. The school emphasizes a foundational curriculum designed to build essential skills in literacy, mathematics, and social development, while often integrating technology and creative expression to prepare students for future educational success.
Beyond its academic offerings, the school is known for its commitment to creating a nurturing atmosphere that prioritizes student well-being and community involvement. It serves as a hub for local families, often hosting events and activities that encourage collaboration between parents, teachers, and staff. By maintaining a focus on personalized instruction and inclusive classroom practices, North Smithfield Elementary strives to provide a stable, high-quality educational experience that meets the diverse needs of its young learners within the North Smithfield school district.
For more information, contact North Smithfield Elementary at (401) 765-2260 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
North Smithfield, RI 02896
(401) 765-2260
NORTH SMITHFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in North Smithfield, RI with about 525 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Rhode Island
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- North Smithfield
- Total Students:
- 525
- Teachers:
- 33.39
- 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 targeted assistance school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 525 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NORTH SMITHFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 83% of the student body.
- White
- 83.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.1%
- Two or more races
- 4.2%
- Black or African American
- 2.1%
- Asian
- 1.1%
- Female
- 45.3%
- Male
- 54.7%
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.