Charlestown Elementary School

363 Carolina Back Road
Charlestown, RI 02813

237 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Charlestown Elementary School, located on Carolina Back Road in Charlestown, Rhode Island, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Chariho Regional School District. As a public elementary school, it is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritizes the academic, social, and emotional development of its K-4 student population. The school benefits from its location in a coastal, close-knit community, which allows for a small-town atmosphere where staff and families often work closely together to enhance the overall student experience.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet rigorous state standards while emphasizing core subjects like literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. Beyond the classroom, Charlestown Elementary places a significant focus on cultivating character and community responsibility, often integrating enrichment activities, arts, and physical education into the school week. By focusing on individualized instruction and collaborative learning, the school aims to prepare its young students for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.

237

Total Students

19.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Charlestown Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	206
Hispanic	8
Asian	2
Two or More	14
American Indian	7

White
206 (86.9 %)
Two or More
14 (5.9 %)
Hispanic
8 (3.4 %)
American Indian
7 (3.0 %)
Asian
2 (0.8 %)

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:	Chariho
Phone:	(401)364-7716
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	237
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	64
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 43

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 35

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 48