WEBSTER AVENUE SCHOOL

Webster Avenue School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Providence school district, located in Providence, RI with about 337 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 22 teachers, Webster Avenue 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.

Located in the Olneyville neighborhood of Providence, Rhode Island, the Webster Avenue School serves as a vital educational hub for its local community. As part of the Providence Public School District, the school focuses on providing foundational elementary education to a diverse student population. The facility itself is situated in a historically residential area, positioning it as a neighborhood school designed to foster close connections between students, families, and the surrounding local environment.

The school is dedicated to creating a supportive learning atmosphere that emphasizes academic growth and social-emotional development. By integrating core curriculum standards with community-focused programming, Webster Avenue School aims to equip its young learners with the essential skills necessary for success in their future academic endeavors. Its presence at 191 Webster Avenue underscores its commitment to serving the immediate needs of Providence’s West End families, acting as a center for early childhood and elementary development within the city.

For more information, contact Webster Avenue School at (401) 456-9414 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.