HOWARD HATHAWAY SCHOOL
Howard Hathaway School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Portsmouth school district, located in Portsmouth, RI with about 450 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 25 teachers, Howard Hathaway School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.
Howard Hathaway Elementary School, located in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, serves as a community-focused public school catering to students in the early grade levels. Situated at 53 Tallman Avenue, the school is integrated into the Portsmouth School District, which is well-regarded for its emphasis on academic standards and student growth. The school is known for providing a nurturing and structured environment, often focusing on foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development to prepare young learners for their future academic journeys.
Beyond the standard curriculum, Howard Hathaway typically fosters a close-knit school community, encouraging strong collaboration between parents, teachers, and staff. The school aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience by integrating modern instructional methods with opportunities for creative expression and extracurricular involvement. By prioritizing a supportive atmosphere, the school works to instill a love of learning in its students while ensuring they feel safe, respected, and motivated to reach their individual potential.
For more information, contact Howard Hathaway School at (401) 683-0500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 683-0500
HOWARD HATHAWAY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Portsmouth, RI with about 450 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Rhode Island
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Portsmouth
- Total Students:
- 450
- Teachers:
- 25.4
- 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 450 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HOWARD HATHAWAY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 91% of the student body.
- White
- 91.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.7%
- Two or more races
- 2.7%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- Black or African American
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- Female
- 50.2%
- Male
- 49.8%
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.