GOVERNOR ARAM J. POTHIER SCHOO

Governor Aram J. Pothier Schoo is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Woonsocket school district, located in Woonsocket, RI with about 480 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 2nd 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 27 teachers, Governor Aram J. Pothier Schoo has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Governor Aram J. Pothier School, located at 420 Robinson Street in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, serves as a foundational elementary school within the Woonsocket Education Department. Named in honor of Aram J. Pothier, a prominent Rhode Island political figure who served as the state's 52nd governor, the school is situated in a dense residential neighborhood. It functions as a public institution dedicated to the academic and social development of young students, typically encompassing grades K through 5, while striving to foster a supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of the local community.

The school is characterized by its role as a neighborhood pillar, emphasizing core curriculum subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science alongside efforts to encourage student engagement and character development. Like many schools in the Woonsocket district, Pothier focuses on addressing the diverse socio-economic needs of its student population by providing essential academic resources and intervention programs. Through a combination of classroom instruction and community-focused initiatives, the school aims to prepare its students for successful transitions into middle school while maintaining a strong connection to the historical and civic identity of the Woonsocket area.

For more information, contact Governor Aram J. Pothier Schoo at (401) 767-4767 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.