Austin T. Levy School

135 Harrisville Main Street
Harrisville, RI 02830

315 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 1st

School Overview

The Austin T. Levy School, located in the village of Harrisville within the Burrillville School District, serves as a foundational educational institution for the community’s youngest learners. It primarily functions as an early childhood and primary education center, focusing on creating a nurturing environment that supports both academic growth and social-emotional development. The school is known for its commitment to providing a solid start for students, often emphasizing foundational literacy, numeracy, and the cultivation of positive classroom behaviors that prepare children for the later elementary grades.

The school is deeply integrated into the small-town fabric of Burrillville, benefiting from a supportive community atmosphere and a dedicated staff focused on individualized student needs. By prioritizing a blend of structured curriculum and developmentally appropriate play, Austin T. Levy aims to foster a love for learning in its students. The facility itself serves as a central hub for Harrisville families, maintaining close partnerships between educators and parents to ensure a seamless transition into the primary school years.

315

Total Students

23.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Austin T. Levy School
Demographic	Student Count
White	280
Hispanic	24
Black	3
Asian	1
Two or More	7

White
280 (88.9 %)
Hispanic
24 (7.6 %)
Two or More
7 (2.2 %)
Black
3 (1.0 %)
Asian
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:	Burrillville
Phone:	(401)568-1340
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 1st
Total Students:	315
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	97
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 46

Kindergarten 129

Grade 1 140