ALFRED LIMA SR. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Alfred Lima Sr. El School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Providence school district, located in Providence, RI with about 542 students offering grade levels from 2nd Grade 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 33 teachers, Alfred Lima Sr. El School has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Alfred Lima Sr. Elementary School, located at 222 Daboll Street in Providence, Rhode Island, serves as a neighborhood hub for elementary education within the Providence Public School District. Situated in the West End/South Side area of the city, the school is dedicated to fostering the academic and social-emotional development of its students from kindergarten through grade 5. Its mission typically centers on providing a supportive learning environment that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and foundational skills, while striving to meet the diverse needs of the local student population.

As part of the Providence school system, Alfred Lima Sr. Elementary focuses on building a strong community connection, often engaging with families to support student success. The school provides a structured curriculum aligned with state standards, complemented by efforts to nurture a positive school culture. By offering a range of classroom instruction and, in many cases, supplemental support services, the school works to prepare its young learners for the transition to middle school while encouraging them to become active and engaged members of their community.

For more information, contact Alfred Lima Sr. El School at (401) 278-0504 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.