SouthSide Elementary Charter

Charter School 141 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

SouthSide Elementary Charter School, located on Prairie Avenue in Providence, Rhode Island, serves as a mission-driven educational institution focused on providing high-quality instruction to a diverse urban student population. As a charter school, it operates with the autonomy to implement specialized curricula and instructional strategies designed to foster academic growth, critical thinking, and social-emotional development. The school is deeply embedded within the South Providence community, often emphasizing a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and local organizations to support the holistic needs of its students.

The school is noted for its commitment to closing achievement gaps and providing equitable opportunities for children in the 02905 zip code and beyond. By focusing on a structured learning environment, SouthSide Elementary aims to prepare its students not only for the rigors of middle school but also to become engaged, responsible citizens. Through its tailored approach to elementary education, the school strives to create a supportive culture that values academic excellence, cultural diversity, and long-term student success.

141

Total Students

8.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SouthSide Elementary Charter
Demographic	Student Count
White	6
Hispanic	83
Black	49
Asian	1
Two or More	1
American Indian	1

Hispanic
83 (58.9 %)
Black
49 (34.8 %)
White
6 (4.3 %)
Asian
1 (0.7 %)
Two or More
1 (0.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.7 %)

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:	SouthSide Charter School
Phone:	(401)270-9007
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	141
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	100
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 23

Grade 1 27

Grade 2 23

Grade 3 25

Grade 4 26

Grade 5 17