ASA MESSER EL. SCHOOL

Asa Messer El. School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Providence school district, located in Providence, RI with about 527 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th 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 32 teachers, Asa Messer 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.

Asa Messer Elementary School, located on Westminster Street in the West End of Providence, Rhode Island, serves a diverse urban student population from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Providence Public School District, the school is deeply integrated into its surrounding neighborhood, often acting as a focal point for community engagement. The school’s mission emphasizes creating a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the celebration of the multicultural backgrounds of its students and their families.

Academically, Asa Messer focuses on building foundational literacy and numeracy skills while providing targeted interventions for students with varying learning needs. The school faculty is committed to data-driven instruction and fostering a culture of high expectations, often partnering with local organizations and parental groups to provide enrichment activities that extend beyond the classroom. By emphasizing character development and community responsibility, Asa Messer strives to prepare its young learners to become confident, contributing members of the Providence community as they transition to middle school.

For more information, contact Asa Messer El. School at (401) 456-9401 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.