Veterans Memorial Elementary

150 Fuller Avenue
Central Falls, RI 02863

387 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Veterans Memorial Elementary School, located at 150 Fuller Avenue in Central Falls, Rhode Island, serves as a cornerstone of its local community. As part of the Central Falls School District—a district recognized for its commitment to serving a diverse urban population—the school focuses on providing foundational education to elementary-aged students. The school is situated in the heart of the smallest and most densely populated city in the state, reflecting the close-knit, multicultural spirit of the surrounding area.

The school is dedicated to fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development, striving to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond. Through a curriculum designed to meet the unique needs of its diverse student body, Veterans Memorial emphasizes core competencies in literacy, mathematics, and science. By maintaining a supportive learning environment, the school aims to empower its young learners to become productive citizens while honoring the spirit of service and community inherent in its name.

387

Total Students

33.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Veterans Memorial Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	111
Hispanic	138
Black	68
Asian	1
Two or More	17
American Indian	51
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
138 (35.7 %)
White
111 (28.7 %)
Black
68 (17.6 %)
American Indian
51 (13.2 %)
Two or More
17 (4.4 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Central Falls
Phone:	(401)727-7740
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	387
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	353
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 46