Pocasset School

205 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Pocasset School, located at 242 Main Road in Tiverton, Rhode Island, serves as a foundational elementary school within the Tiverton School District. Historically recognized for its close-knit, community-focused atmosphere, the school is dedicated to providing a supportive learning environment for young students. It emphasizes early academic development while fostering social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare children for their subsequent years in the Tiverton public school system.

The school is situated in a quiet, residential area of Tiverton, reflecting the town's small-town character. As an integral part of the local community, Pocasset School often prioritizes parent and family involvement, maintaining a traditional approach to elementary education. By focusing on core curriculum standards and creating a nurturing setting, the school strives to instill a lifelong love of learning in its students during their formative years.

205

Total Students

17.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pocasset School
Demographic	Student Count
White	171
Hispanic	17
Black	5
Asian	4
Two or More	7
Pacific Islander	1

White
171 (83.4 %)
Hispanic
17 (8.3 %)
Two or More
7 (3.4 %)
Black
5 (2.4 %)
Asian
4 (2.0 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.5 %)

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:	Tiverton
Phone:	(401)624-6654
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	205
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	68
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 16

Kindergarten 39

Grade 1 37

Grade 2 40

Grade 3 37

Grade 4 36