James L. McGuire School

55 Central Avenue
North Providence, RI 02911

388 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

The James L. McGuire School, located at 7 Waveland Street in Johnston, Rhode Island, serves as a neighborhood elementary school within the Johnston Public School District. As a key component of the local educational system, the school is dedicated to providing foundational learning experiences for young students, focusing on academic growth, social development, and the cultivation of essential literacy and numeracy skills in a supportive, community-centered environment.

Like other schools in the Johnston district, the McGuire School emphasizes a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the local community to help students reach their full potential. The school is known for its commitment to creating a safe and engaging atmosphere where students are encouraged to participate in diverse learning activities that prepare them for future academic success as they transition to middle school.

388

Total Students

22.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for James L. McGuire School
Demographic	Student Count
White	168
Hispanic	120
Black	58
Asian	13
Two or More	27
American Indian	2

White
168 (43.3 %)
Hispanic
120 (30.9 %)
Black
58 (14.9 %)
Two or More
27 (7.0 %)
Asian
13 (3.4 %)
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:	North Providence
Phone:	(401)233-1135
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	388
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	153
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* 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 65

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 66