JAMESTOWN SCHOOL-LAWN

Jamestown School-Lawn is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Jamestown school district, located in Jamestown, RI with about 219 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 22 teachers, Jamestown School-Lawn has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Jamestown School-Lawn, located at 55 Lawn Avenue in Jamestown, Rhode Island, serves as the primary educational facility for the town’s elementary and middle school students. As a central pillar of the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment of academic excellence, social development, and personal responsibility. It is part of the Jamestown School District, which is widely recognized for its high standards, small-town atmosphere, and strong commitment to student-centered learning.

The school is known for its cohesive community feel, often prioritizing a well-rounded education that blends rigorous curriculum with extracurricular enrichment. By leveraging its scenic island location and strong parental involvement, Jamestown School-Lawn strives to prepare students for the transition to high school while nurturing their intellectual curiosity. The facility remains a focal point for the town, reflecting a deep-seated commitment to supporting the educational growth and well-being of the youth in the Jamestown area.

For more information, contact Jamestown School-Lawn at (401) 423-7010 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

55 Lawn Avenue
Jamestown, RI 02835
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JAMESTOWN SCHOOL-LAWN is a public Title I school in Jamestown, RI with about 219 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Rhode Island

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Jamestown
Total Students:
219
Teachers:
22
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 219 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending JAMESTOWN SCHOOL-LAWN is predominantly White, representing about 97% of the student body.

White
96.8%
Two or more races
1.4%
Asian
1.4%
Black or African American
0.5%

Female
49.8%
Male
50.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.