Jamestown School-Lawn

186 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

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.

186

Total Students

21.3

Full-Time Teachers

8.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jamestown School-Lawn
Demographic	Student Count
White	176
Hispanic	2
Asian	1
Two or More	6
Pacific Islander	1

White
176 (94.6 %)
Two or More
6 (3.2 %)
Hispanic
2 (1.1 %)
Asian
1 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Jamestown
Phone:	(401)423-7010
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	186
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	19
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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

Grade 5 52

Grade 6 54

Grade 7 38

Grade 8 42