MELVILLE SCHOOL

Melville School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Portsmouth school district, located in Portsmouth, RI with about 354 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 24 teachers, Melville School 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.

Melville Elementary School, located at 1351 West Main Road in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, serves students in the Portsmouth School District. It is a community-focused public school committed to providing a comprehensive academic foundation for its students. The school emphasizes core curriculum subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often fostering an environment that encourages social-emotional growth and collaborative learning among its younger student population.

Beyond its academic offerings, Melville Elementary is known for being an integral part of the local Portsmouth community. The school benefits from an active parent-teacher organization and maintains a focus on inclusivity and student engagement. By leveraging its location in a coastal town, the school often integrates its environment into its learning culture, aiming to prepare students for success as they transition to the middle school level within the district.

For more information, contact Melville School at (401) 683-1650 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.