Nathanael Greene School

285 Smithfield Ave Pawtucket RI 02860
Pawtucket, RI 02861

397 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Nathanael Greene School, located on Central Avenue in Pawtucket, Rhode Island, serves as a public elementary school within the Pawtucket School District. It is a neighborhood-focused institution that caters to students in the early grades, typically ranging from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. Like many schools in the Pawtucket district, Nathanael Greene is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes foundational literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development to prepare students for their future academic careers.

The school is situated in a densely populated area of Pawtucket, playing a central role in the local community by providing essential educational services to a diverse student body. The curriculum is aligned with state standards, often supported by various programs aimed at closing achievement gaps and providing extra support in reading and language arts. As part of the broader Pawtucket public school system, Nathanael Greene focuses on creating a safe and structured environment that encourages parental involvement and community partnership to enhance student outcomes.

397

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nathanael Greene School
Demographic	Student Count
White	58
Hispanic	159
Black	116
Asian	4
Two or More	19
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
159 (44.2%)
Black
116 (32.2%)
White
58 (16.1%)
Two or More
19 (5.3%)
Asian
4 (1.1%)
American Indian
3 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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:	Pawtucket
Phone:	(401)729-6260
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	397
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	235
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	60

* 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 33

Kindergarten 46

Grade 1 68

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 69