LEVITON DUAL LANGUAGE SCHOOL

Leviton Dual Language School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Providence school district, located in Providence, RI with about 277 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 17 teachers, Leviton Dual Language 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.

Leviton Dual Language School, located in Providence, Rhode Island, is a specialized elementary institution dedicated to fostering bilingualism and biliteracy in its student body. The school operates on a dual-language immersion model, which integrates both English and Spanish throughout the curriculum. By immersing students in a multi-cultural environment, Leviton aims to ensure that children reach high levels of academic achievement while developing fluency in two languages, ultimately preparing them to thrive in an increasingly globalized society.

Beyond its core language program, the school emphasizes a supportive community culture that values cultural competency and equity. The staff at Leviton works to create an inclusive atmosphere where students from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to embrace their heritage while building strong academic foundations. By focusing on both linguistic proficiency and holistic student development, the school serves as a vital educational resource in the Providence community, equipping its students with the cognitive and social tools necessary for lifelong learning.

For more information, contact Leviton Dual Language School at (401) 278-2872 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

65 Greenwich Street
Providence, RI 02907
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LEVITON DUAL LANGUAGE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Providence, RI with about 277 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Rhode Island

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Providence
Total Students:
277
Teachers:
17.7
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
Kindergarten
1st Grade
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 277 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending LEVITON DUAL LANGUAGE SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 91% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
91.0%
White
6.1%
Two or more races
1.1%
Black or African American
0.7%
Asian
0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
48.0%
Male
52.0%

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.