Howard Hathaway School

422 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Howard Hathaway Elementary School, located in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, serves as a community-focused public school catering to students in the early grade levels. Situated at 53 Tallman Avenue, the school is integrated into the Portsmouth School District, which is well-regarded for its emphasis on academic standards and student growth. The school is known for providing a nurturing and structured environment, often focusing on foundational literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development to prepare young learners for their future academic journeys.

Beyond the standard curriculum, Howard Hathaway typically fosters a close-knit school community, encouraging strong collaboration between parents, teachers, and staff. The school aims to provide a well-rounded educational experience by integrating modern instructional methods with opportunities for creative expression and extracurricular involvement. By prioritizing a supportive atmosphere, the school works to instill a love of learning in its students while ensuring they feel safe, respected, and motivated to reach their individual potential.

422

Total Students

29.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

23.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Howard Hathaway School
Demographic	Student Count
White	349
Hispanic	34
Black	6
Asian	5
Two or More	27
Pacific Islander	1

White
349 (82.7 %)
Hispanic
34 (8.1 %)
Two or More
27 (6.4 %)
Black
6 (1.4 %)
Asian
5 (1.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Portsmouth
Phone:	(401)683-0500
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	422
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	82
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 86

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 94