RAYMOND LAPERCHE SCHOOL

Raymond LaPerche School is a public elementary school that is part of the Smithfield school district, located in Smithfield, RI with about 242 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 21 teachers, Raymond LaPerche School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

Raymond LaPerche Elementary School, located at 11 Limerock Road in Smithfield, Rhode Island, serves students in grades K-5 as part of the Smithfield Public Schools district. The school is known for fostering a supportive community atmosphere that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and social-emotional learning. By maintaining a focus on personalized instruction, the school aims to create a welcoming environment where students feel encouraged to explore their interests and build a strong foundation for their future education.

Beyond the core curriculum, Raymond LaPerche actively engages its student body through a variety of extracurricular activities and school-wide initiatives that promote school spirit and community involvement. The school maintains a collaborative partnership with parents and local stakeholders, ensuring that families are deeply integrated into the educational process. With its emphasis on inclusive excellence and a commitment to preparing students for the challenges of middle school, the institution remains a key educational hub for the families of Smithfield.

For more information, contact Raymond LaPerche School at (401) 231-6652 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

11 Limerock Road
Smithfield, RI 02917
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RAYMOND LAPERCHE SCHOOL is a public school in Smithfield, RI with about 242 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Rhode Island

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Smithfield
Total Students:
242
Teachers:
21
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I 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 242 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending RAYMOND LAPERCHE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 87% of the student body.

White
86.8%
Hispanic/Latino
7.0%
Two or more races
5.0%
Asian
0.8%
Black or African American
0.4%

Female
49.2%
Male
50.8%

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.