The Learning Community

21 Lincoln Avenue
Central Falls, RI 02863

Charter School 569 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

The Learning Community, located in Central Falls, Rhode Island, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Founded on the principle of equity and academic excellence, the school is well-regarded for its mission to provide a high-quality education to a diverse student population, with a particular focus on supporting children from historically underserved communities. It operates with a strong emphasis on personalized learning, social-emotional development, and a rigorous curriculum designed to prepare students for success in high school and beyond.

Beyond its classroom instruction, the school is known for its strong community-centered philosophy, viewing families as essential partners in the educational process. The Learning Community actively works to foster a supportive and inclusive culture that prioritizes student agency and critical thinking. By maintaining a smaller school environment, they are able to offer more individualized attention to their students, aiming to break cycles of inequity while ensuring that every child has the tools necessary to reach their full potential.

569

Total Students

46.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

89.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for The Learning Community
Demographic	Student Count
White	23
Hispanic	459
Black	80
Asian	2
Two or More	5

Hispanic
459 (80.7%)
Black
80 (14.1%)
White
23 (4.0%)
Two or More
5 (0.9%)
Asian
2 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Learning Community
Phone:	(401)722-9998
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	569
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	409
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	101

* 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 61

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 62

Grade 6 65

Grade 7 66

Grade 8 59