Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2

Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy

Charter School 426 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Blackstone Valley Prep (BVP) Elementary 2 is a tuition-free public charter school located in Cumberland, Rhode Island, serving students in grades K–4. As part of the broader BVP network, the school operates on the philosophy that every student, regardless of their background or zip code, deserves access to a high-quality education. The campus is designed to foster a rigorous academic environment while emphasizing the development of strong character traits and a sense of community among its diverse student body.

Beyond its core curriculum, BVP Elementary 2 is known for its focus on preparing students for success in middle school, high school, and eventually college. The school utilizes a structured approach to learning that balances academic achievement with social-emotional growth, often integrating small-group instruction to meet individual student needs. By maintaining a supportive and collaborative culture, the school aims to create a foundation where young learners can thrive academically and become engaged, responsible members of their community.

426

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Blackstone Valley Prep E. 2
Demographic	Student Count
White	238
Black	147
Asian	25
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	11

White
238 (55.9%)
Black
147 (34.5%)
Asian
25 (5.9%)
Pacific Islander
11 (2.6%)
American Indian
5 (1.2%)

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:	Blackstone Valley Prep A RI Mayoral Academy
Phone:	(401)305-6860
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	426
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	291
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	48

* 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 88

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 87

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 82