Peace Dale School

354 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Peace Dale Elementary School is a public school located in the village of Peace Dale, Rhode Island, serving students in grades Pre-K through 4. As part of the South Kingstown School District, the school is known for fostering a close-knit, community-oriented learning environment. It emphasizes foundational academic skills while encouraging social-emotional growth, aiming to provide a supportive transition for young learners as they begin their educational journey.

Beyond its core curriculum, Peace Dale Elementary is recognized for its commitment to inclusive practices and student engagement. The school typically hosts a variety of extracurricular activities and parent-involved programs, reflecting the active participation of the local Peace Dale community. With its historic setting and dedication to personalized instruction, the school strives to create a safe, nurturing atmosphere where students are encouraged to develop both their intellect and their character.

354

Total Students

31.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Peace Dale School
Demographic	Student Count
White	274
Hispanic	30
Black	7
Asian	6
Two or More	24
American Indian	13

White
274 (77.4 %)
Hispanic
30 (8.5 %)
Two or More
24 (6.8 %)
American Indian
13 (3.7 %)
Black
7 (2.0 %)
Asian
6 (1.7 %)

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:	South Kingstown
Phone:	(401)360-1600
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	354
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	125
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 76

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 92