International Charter School

Charter School 380 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

The International Charter School (ICS), located at 334 Pleasant Street in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, is a public charter school serving students in grades K–5. The school is defined by its commitment to bilingual education, operating as a dual-language immersion program where students are instructed in both English and Portuguese. By integrating rigorous academic standards with a focus on cultural proficiency, ICS aims to develop students who are not only biliterate but also possess a global perspective, preparing them to thrive in an increasingly interconnected world.

Beyond its language curriculum, the school emphasizes a supportive, community-centered environment that fosters social-emotional growth alongside academic achievement. As a tuition-free public charter, ICS draws families from Pawtucket and the surrounding communities who are seeking a unique educational experience that celebrates diversity and international awareness. The school’s mission centers on the belief that mastery of two languages strengthens cognitive development and provides students with a distinct long-term advantage in their future academic and professional careers.

380

Total Students

25.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for International Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	61
Hispanic	247
Black	53
Asian	1
Two or More	18

Hispanic
247 (65.0 %)
White
61 (16.1 %)
Black
53 (13.9 %)
Two or More
18 (4.7 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	International Charter
Phone:	(401)721-0824
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	380
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	196
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	54

* 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 66

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 53