Asa Messer El. School

537 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
School Overview
Asa Messer Elementary School, located on Westminster Street in the West End of Providence, Rhode Island, serves a diverse urban student population from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Providence Public School District, the school is deeply integrated into its surrounding neighborhood, often acting as a focal point for community engagement. The school’s mission emphasizes creating a supportive and inclusive environment that prioritizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the celebration of the multicultural backgrounds of its students and their families.

Academically, Asa Messer focuses on building foundational literacy and numeracy skills while providing targeted interventions for students with varying learning needs. The school faculty is committed to data-driven instruction and fostering a culture of high expectations, often partnering with local organizations and parental groups to provide enrichment activities that extend beyond the classroom. By emphasizing character development and community responsibility, Asa Messer strives to prepare its young learners to become confident, contributing members of the Providence community as they transition to middle school.
537
Total Students
31.8
Full-Time Teachers
16.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
87.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Asa Messer El. School
Demographic Student Count
White41
Hispanic386
Black49
Asian28
Two or More18
American Indian5
  • Hispanic
    386 (73.2 %)
  • Black
    49 (9.3 %)
  • White
    41 (7.8 %)
  • Asian
    28 (5.3 %)
  • Two or More
    18 (3.4 %)
  • American Indian
    5 (0.9 %)
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)456-9401
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 537
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 31.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 430
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 38
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 56
Kindergarten 104
Grade 1 104
Grade 2 67
Grade 3 104
Grade 4 102

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Asa Messer El. School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten56
Kindergarten104
Grade 1104
Grade 267
Grade 3104
Grade 4102
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Asa Messer El. School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female25146.7%
Male27651.4%
Not Specified101.9%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)