POCASSET SCHOOL

Pocasset School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Tiverton school district, located in Tiverton, RI with about 262 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th 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 14 teachers, Pocasset School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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.

Pocasset School, located at 242 Main Road in Tiverton, Rhode Island, serves as a foundational elementary school within the Tiverton School District. Historically recognized for its close-knit, community-focused atmosphere, the school is dedicated to providing a supportive learning environment for young students. It emphasizes early academic development while fostering social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare children for their subsequent years in the Tiverton public school system.

The school is situated in a quiet, residential area of Tiverton, reflecting the town's small-town character. As an integral part of the local community, Pocasset School often prioritizes parent and family involvement, maintaining a traditional approach to elementary education. By focusing on core curriculum standards and creating a nurturing setting, the school strives to instill a lifelong love of learning in its students during their formative years.

For more information, contact Pocasset School at (401) 624-6654 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

242 Main Road
Tiverton, RI 02878
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POCASSET SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Tiverton, RI with about 262 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Rhode Island

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Tiverton
Total Students:
262
Teachers:
14.83
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
Title I schoolwide eligible-Title I targeted assistance program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th 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 262 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending POCASSET SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 85% of the student body.

White
85.1%
Two or more races
4.6%
Black or African American
4.2%
Asian
3.1%
Hispanic/Latino
1.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%

Female
52.3%
Male
47.7%

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.