Fort Barton School

190 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Fort Barton School, located at 99 Lawton Avenue in Tiverton, Rhode Island, serves as a public elementary school within the Tiverton School District. Historically recognized for its commitment to providing a foundational education, the school fosters a community-oriented environment designed to support the academic and social development of students in their early formative years. Its location in a residential area of Tiverton allows it to function as a neighborhood hub, emphasizing a close-knit relationship between students, faculty, and local families.

Academically, Fort Barton focuses on a comprehensive curriculum that prioritizes core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often incorporating enrichment activities to encourage student engagement. The school’s mission generally aligns with the broader goals of the Tiverton district, which seeks to prepare students for middle school success through a blend of traditional instruction and supportive learning initiatives. With its established presence in the community, the school remains a key educational pillar for Tiverton residents.

190

Total Students

18.6

Full-Time Teachers

10.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fort Barton School
Demographic	Student Count
White	165
Hispanic	6
Black	7
Asian	3
Two or More	9

White
165 (86.8 %)
Two or More
9 (4.7 %)
Black
7 (3.7 %)
Hispanic
6 (3.2 %)
Asian
3 (1.6 %)

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)624-6114
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	190
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	30
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 31

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 30

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 35