CHARLES N. FORTES ACADEMY

Charles N. Fortes Academy is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Providence school district, located in Providence, RI with about 345 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 1st 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 23 teachers, Charles N. Fortes Academy 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.

Charles N. Fortes Academy, located at 234 Daboll Street in Providence, Rhode Island, is a public elementary school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. Part of the Providence Public School District, the academy is named in honor of Charles N. Fortes, a prominent community leader and former Providence Police Chief. The school is situated in the South Providence neighborhood and focuses on fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement.

The school is known for its commitment to supporting a diverse student population, providing various resources and programs designed to meet the unique needs of its learners. By prioritizing strong partnerships between educators, families, and the surrounding community, Charles N. Fortes Academy aims to cultivate a supportive culture that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond. Through its curriculum and extracurricular efforts, the school strives to instill a sense of pride and responsibility in its students as they navigate their early educational journey.

For more information, contact Charles N. Fortes Academy at (401) 278-0501 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

234 Daboll Street
Providence, RI 02907
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CHARLES N. FORTES ACADEMY is a public Title I school in Providence, RI with about 345 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Rhode Island

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Providence
Total Students:
345
Teachers:
23.6
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
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st 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 345 students

Hispanic/Latino
64.3%
Black or African American
18.6%
White
6.7%
Asian
4.6%
Two or more races
4.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.3%

Female
44.3%
Male
55.7%

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.