Capt. Isaac Paine El. School
221 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Capt. Isaac Paine Elementary School, located at 160 Foster Center Road in Foster, Rhode Island, serves as a primary educational pillar for the local rural community. As part of the Foster School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive, student-centered environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, social-emotional growth, and personal responsibility. The school prides itself on maintaining a close-knit atmosphere where educators, families, and students collaborate to create an engaging learning experience tailored to the needs of its young scholars.
Beyond its core academic curriculum, Capt. Isaac Paine Elementary is known for leveraging its setting in the historic town of Foster to provide a nurturing space for children to thrive. The school actively promotes a culture of inclusivity and community involvement, encouraging students to develop as both critical thinkers and empathetic citizens. By focusing on small-group instruction and holistic development, the school strives to prepare its students for the transition to middle school while maintaining the small-town charm and community values characteristic of the Foster area.
Beyond its core academic curriculum, Capt. Isaac Paine Elementary is known for leveraging its setting in the historic town of Foster to provide a nurturing space for children to thrive. The school actively promotes a culture of inclusivity and community involvement, encouraging students to develop as both critical thinkers and empathetic citizens. By focusing on small-group instruction and holistic development, the school strives to prepare its students for the transition to middle school while maintaining the small-town charm and community values characteristic of the Foster area.
221
Total Students
19.2
Full-Time Teachers
11.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
27.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 208 |
| Hispanic | 10 |
| Black | 1 |
| Two or More | 2 |
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White208 (94.1 %)
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Hispanic10 (4.5 %)
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Two or More2 (0.9 %)
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Black1 (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: | Foster |
| Phone: | (401)647-5200 |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 5th |
| Total Students: | 221 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 19.2 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 11.5 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 52 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 9 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
22
Kindergarten
23
Grade 1
30
Grade 2
40
Grade 3
40
Grade 4
31
Grade 5
35
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 22 |
| Kindergarten | 23 |
| Grade 1 | 30 |
| Grade 2 | 40 |
| Grade 3 | 40 |
| Grade 4 | 31 |
| Grade 5 | 35 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 105 | 47.5% |
| Male | 116 | 52.5% |
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