Emma G. Whiteknact School

261 Grosvenor Avenue
East Providence, RI 02914

240 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

The Emma G. Whiteknact School, located on Grosvenor Avenue in East Providence, Rhode Island, is a public elementary school serving students in the East Providence School District. As a neighborhood-focused institution, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of a strong school community. It serves as a vital resource for the local area, focusing on preparing younger students for their transition into middle school through structured curriculum and inclusive classroom settings.

Beyond academics, the school is integrated into the broader East Providence educational framework, which prioritizes student engagement and family partnership. The faculty and staff at Whiteknact strive to create a collaborative atmosphere where diverse learning needs are addressed, ensuring that students have access to the necessary tools for both personal and intellectual growth. The school is a staple of its community, often serving as a central hub for local families to participate in their children's formative educational years.

240

Total Students

23.9

Full-Time Teachers

10.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Emma G. Whiteknact School
Demographic	Student Count
White	116
Hispanic	58
Black	37
Asian	1
Two or More	24
American Indian	4

White
116 (48.3 %)
Hispanic
58 (24.2 %)
Black
37 (15.4 %)
Two or More
24 (10.0 %)
American Indian
4 (1.7 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)

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 Providence
Phone:	(401)435-7828
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	240
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	124
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 46

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 36

Grade 3 34

Grade 4 30

Grade 5 49