ALAN SHAWN FEINSTEIN ELEM.

Alan Shawn Feinstein Elem. is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Providence school district, located in Providence, RI with about 462 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 25 teachers, Alan Shawn Feinstein Elem. has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

Alan Shawn Feinstein Elementary School, located at 1450 Broad Street in Providence, Rhode Island, serves as a neighborhood school within the Providence Public School District. Named after the prominent Rhode Island philanthropist Alan Shawn Feinstein, the school is deeply rooted in the philosophy of community service and civic engagement. It aims to foster an environment where students are not only academically challenged but also encouraged to become compassionate, responsible citizens who understand the value of helping others.

The school serves a diverse urban student population and focuses on providing a well-rounded foundation in core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science. Beyond academics, the institution emphasizes its signature "Feinstein" principles, which promote kindness and public service, often integrating these values into the daily classroom experience. By blending traditional curriculum with character development, the school strives to prepare its elementary-aged students for long-term success while maintaining strong connections with the surrounding Providence community.

For more information, contact Alan Shawn Feinstein Elem. at (401) 456-9367 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.