FRANK D. SPAZIANO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Frank D. Spaziano Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Providence school district, located in Providence, RI with about 410 students offering grade levels from 2nd Grade 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, Frank D. Spaziano Elem 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.

Frank D. Spaziano Elementary School, located on Laurel Hill Avenue in Providence, Rhode Island, serves as a neighborhood cornerstone for students in the Silver Lake area. As part of the Providence Public School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and community engagement. The school typically serves a diverse student population, working to provide equitable educational opportunities through structured curricula that emphasize literacy, mathematics, and science.

Beyond the standard classroom experience, Spaziano Elementary places a strong emphasis on cultivating a supportive school culture. By encouraging family involvement and community partnerships, the school aims to create a holistic educational experience that prepares students for middle school and beyond. Teachers and staff focus on meeting the unique needs of each learner, striving to maintain an environment where students feel safe, challenged, and empowered to grow both academically and personally within the broader Providence community.

For more information, contact Frank D. Spaziano Elem School at (401) 456-9389 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

85 Laurel Hill Avenue
Providence, RI 02909
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FRANK D. SPAZIANO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Providence, RI with about 410 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Rhode Island

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Providence
Total Students:
410
Teachers:
25.6
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
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 410 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending FRANK D. SPAZIANO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 80% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
79.8%
Black or African American
8.5%
White
6.3%
Two or more races
2.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%
Asian
0.2%

Female
52.2%
Male
47.8%

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.