VEAZIE STREET SCHOOL

Veazie Street School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Providence school district, located in Providence, RI with about 549 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 31 teachers, Veazie Street School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Veazie Street School is a public elementary school located in the Wanskuck neighborhood of Providence, Rhode Island. Serving a diverse student body from pre-kindergarten through grade 5, the school is part of the Providence Public School District. Its central location on Veazie Street makes it a focal point for the surrounding community, and it is dedicated to providing foundational education in core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies.

The school environment emphasizes academic growth alongside social-emotional development, aiming to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond. As with many schools in the Providence district, Veazie Street focuses on implementing inclusive classroom practices and supporting students from varied cultural and linguistic backgrounds. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between teachers, families, and local community partners, the school strives to create a stable and encouraging learning environment for its students.

For more information, contact Veazie Street School at (401) 453-8601 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

211 Veazie Street
Providence, RI 02904
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VEAZIE STREET SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Providence, RI with about 549 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Rhode Island

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Providence
Total Students:
549
Teachers:
31.9
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 549 students

Hispanic/Latino
49.5%
Black or African American
26.2%
White
11.7%
Two or more races
8.2%
Asian
3.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.3%

Female
50.1%
Male
49.9%

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.