John J. McLaughlin Cumberland

424 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

John J. McLaughlin Cumberland Campus (often referred to as the Cumberland campus of the Blackstone Valley Prep Mayoral Academy) is a public charter school located in Cumberland, Rhode Island. As part of the Blackstone Valley Prep (BVP) network, the school operates with a focus on college preparation, emphasizing rigorous academic standards, character development, and a culture of high expectations for all students. It serves as a hub for the local community, aiming to provide a high-quality educational alternative that bridges the gap between diverse student populations and future academic success.

The campus environment is designed to foster both intellectual growth and personal responsibility through a structured, supportive atmosphere. By integrating a "no excuses" philosophy with a strong focus on community values, the school encourages students to develop the skills necessary for post-secondary education and beyond. As a public charter, it remains tuition-free and open to students through a lottery process, reflecting its mission to provide equitable access to top-tier education within the Blackstone Valley region.

424

Total Students

27.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for John J. McLaughlin Cumberland
Demographic	Student Count
White	290
Hispanic	50
Black	9
Asian	50
Two or More	23
American Indian	2

White
290 (68.4 %)
Hispanic
50 (11.8 %)
Asian
50 (11.8 %)
Two or More
23 (5.4 %)
Black
9 (2.1 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

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:	Cumberland
Phone:	(401)658-1660
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	424
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	72
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 74

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 60