North Smithfield Elementary

2214 Providence Pike
North Smithfield, RI 02896

583 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

North Smithfield Elementary School, located at 2214 Providence Pike in North Smithfield, Rhode Island, serves as a cornerstone of the local community’s public education system. As a primary school, it is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment for students in the early stages of their academic careers. The school emphasizes a foundational curriculum designed to build essential skills in literacy, mathematics, and social development, while often integrating technology and creative expression to prepare students for future educational success.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school is known for its commitment to creating a nurturing atmosphere that prioritizes student well-being and community involvement. It serves as a hub for local families, often hosting events and activities that encourage collaboration between parents, teachers, and staff. By maintaining a focus on personalized instruction and inclusive classroom practices, North Smithfield Elementary strives to provide a stable, high-quality educational experience that meets the diverse needs of its young learners within the North Smithfield school district.

583

Total Students

42.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

24.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Smithfield Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	461
Hispanic	62
Black	10
Asian	13
Two or More	36
American Indian	1

White
461 (79.1%)
Hispanic
62 (10.6%)
Two or More
36 (6.2%)
Asian
13 (2.2%)
Black
10 (1.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	North Smithfield
Phone:	(401)765-2260
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	583
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	114
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 43

Kindergarten 79

Grade 1 129

Grade 2 100

Grade 3 130

Grade 4 102