Frenchtown School

1100 Frenchtown Road
East Greenwich, RI 02818

273 Students

Elementary School K - 2nd

School Overview

Frenchtown School is a public elementary school located in East Greenwich, Rhode Island, serving students in grades K through 2. As part of the East Greenwich School District, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive, student-centered learning environment. The curriculum is designed to build a strong foundational base in literacy and mathematics, while also emphasizing social-emotional development during these critical early years of education.

The school is known for its welcoming campus and active community involvement, which plays a significant role in the student experience. By focusing on collaborative learning and individual growth, Frenchtown School aims to prepare its youngest learners for a successful transition to upper elementary grades. With a dedicated faculty and a focus on inclusive teaching practices, the school maintains a reputation for being an integral part of the close-knit East Greenwich community.

273

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Frenchtown School
Demographic	Student Count
White	204
Hispanic	26
Black	2
Asian	17
Two or More	24

White
204 (74.7%)
Hispanic
26 (9.5%)
Two or More
24 (8.8%)
Asian
17 (6.2%)
Black
2 (0.7%)

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:	East Greenwich
Phone:	(401)398-1402
Grade Range:	K - 2nd
Total Students:	273
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	31
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 82

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 103