VARTAN GREGORIAN EL. SCHOOL

Vartan Gregorian El. School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Providence school district, located in Providence, RI with about 368 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 24 teachers, Vartan Gregorian El. School 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.

Vartan Gregorian Elementary School, located on Wickenden Street in the Fox Point neighborhood of Providence, Rhode Island, serves as a prominent neighborhood school within the Providence Public School District. Named after the late Vartan Gregorian, the esteemed academic and former president of Brown University, the school reflects a commitment to fostering intellectual curiosity and community engagement. Its location in a vibrant, historic part of the city allows it to draw from a diverse population, creating a learning environment that emphasizes inclusivity and the integration of students from various backgrounds.

The school is well-regarded for its focus on holistic development, balancing rigorous academic standards with social-emotional learning. Because of its proximity to Brown University and the creative energy of the Fox Point area, the school often benefits from partnerships with local institutions and community organizations, which provide students with enriching extracurricular opportunities. With a dedicated staff focused on preparing young learners for success in middle school and beyond, Vartan Gregorian Elementary remains a focal point of its community, striving to provide a supportive and academically stimulating environment for all its pupils.

For more information, contact Vartan Gregorian El. School at (401) 456-9377 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.