James H. Eldredge School

101 First Avenue
East Greenwich, RI 02818

287 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 5th

School Overview

The James H. Eldredge Elementary School, located in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, serves as a prominent pillar within the East Greenwich Public School District. Catering to students in the early elementary grades, the school is known for fostering a supportive and nurturing academic environment. It emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that focuses on core subjects like literacy and mathematics while integrating social-emotional learning to ensure the holistic development of its young learners.

The school is highly regarded for its strong sense of community and the active involvement of parents and local stakeholders. By leveraging its location in a close-knit community, Eldredge Elementary promotes a collaborative atmosphere where educators, families, and students work together to meet high academic standards. With a dedication to preparing students for future success, the school maintains a reputation for academic excellence and providing a solid educational foundation within the East Greenwich school system.

287

Total Students

19.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for James H. Eldredge School
Demographic	Student Count
White	215
Hispanic	22
Black	1
Asian	21
Two or More	25
American Indian	3

White
215 (74.9 %)
Two or More
25 (8.7 %)
Hispanic
22 (7.7 %)
Asian
21 (7.3 %)
American Indian
3 (1.0 %)
Black
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:	East Greenwich
Phone:	(401)886-3246
Grade Range:	3rd - 5th
Total Students:	287
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	24
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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

Grade 3 102

Grade 4 89

Grade 5 96