Ashaway Elementary School

212 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Ashaway Elementary School, located at 12A Hillside Avenue in Ashaway, Rhode Island, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Chariho Regional School District. As a community-focused elementary school, it is dedicated to providing a supportive and nurturing environment where students in their early formative years can build essential literacy, mathematical, and social skills. The school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that encourages both intellectual curiosity and character development, aiming to prepare its student body for success in middle school and beyond.

The school is deeply integrated into the small, rural community of Ashaway, often serving as a central hub for local families. Its location in a quiet residential area contributes to a close-knit atmosphere where educators and staff prioritize individualized attention and strong parent-teacher partnerships. By fostering a collaborative learning culture, Ashaway Elementary strives to create an inclusive space that honors the unique potential of each student while maintaining the high educational standards consistent with the Chariho district’s goals.

212

Total Students

14.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

35.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ashaway Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	192
Hispanic	9
Black	1
Two or More	8
American Indian	2

White
192 (90.6%)
Hispanic
9 (4.2%)
Two or More
8 (3.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.9%)
Black
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:	Chariho
Phone:	(401)377-2211
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	212
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	58
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 43

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 45