Achievement First Iluminar

Charter School 463 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Achievement First Iluminar is a public charter school located in the Olneyville neighborhood of Providence, Rhode Island, serving students in grades K–8. As part of the broader Achievement First network, the school operates on the core philosophy that all children, regardless of their background, are capable of academic excellence. The school is known for its highly structured environment, rigorous college-preparatory curriculum, and an intense focus on literacy and mathematics.

The school emphasizes a culture of high expectations, character development, and academic discipline to prepare students for success in competitive high schools and beyond. By extending the school day and academic year, Achievement First Iluminar aims to provide its students with more time for instruction, personalized support, and enrichment activities. Through a combination of data-driven teaching methods and a strong community focus, the school strives to close the achievement gap and ensure that its student body is well-positioned for long-term educational attainment.

463

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Achievement First Iluminar
Demographic	Student Count
White	24
Hispanic	327
Black	84
Asian	9
Two or More	14
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
327 (70.8 %)
Black
84 (18.2 %)
White
24 (5.2 %)
Two or More
14 (3.0 %)
Asian
9 (1.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Achievement First Rhode Island
Phone:	(401)347-1116
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	463
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	299
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	66

* 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 93

Grade 1 93

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 95

Grade 4 95