Robert L. Bailey IV

394 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Robert L. Bailey IV Elementary School is a public school located at 65 Gordon Avenue in the South Providence neighborhood of Providence, Rhode Island. Serving students in the Providence Public School District, the school is named in honor of Robert L. Bailey IV, reflecting a commitment to the local community and the educational development of its youth. The school provides a traditional elementary curriculum focused on foundational academics, social-emotional learning, and preparing students for success in middle school and beyond.

As part of the broader Providence educational system, the school operates within a diverse urban environment, striving to meet the unique needs of a multicultural student body. It emphasizes a structured learning atmosphere and works closely with families to foster academic achievement and personal growth. By utilizing local resources and district-wide programs, Robert L. Bailey IV Elementary aims to create an inclusive environment that encourages students to develop the critical thinking skills necessary to thrive in an evolving educational landscape.

394

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Robert L. Bailey IV
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	269
Black	79
Asian	14
Two or More	12

Hispanic
269 (69.2 %)
Black
79 (20.3 %)
White
15 (3.9 %)
Asian
14 (3.6 %)
Two or More
12 (3.1 %)

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:	Providence
Phone:	(401)456-1735
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	394
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	367
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	28

* 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 64

Grade 1 70

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 57