Lillian Feinstein El. School

429 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Lillian Feinstein Elementary School, located at 159 Sackett Street in Providence, Rhode Island, serves as a neighborhood hub for early childhood and elementary education. Part of the Providence Public School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and community engagement. Its location in the South Side of Providence places it at the heart of a diverse urban community, and the school strives to provide its students with the resources and stability necessary to succeed in their formative years.

Academically, the school focuses on creating inclusive classrooms where students from various backgrounds can grow together. Teachers and staff at Lillian Feinstein prioritize literacy and numeracy, while also offering programs designed to build student confidence and character. By emphasizing a culture of respect and high expectations, the school works to prepare its young learners for the challenges of middle school and beyond, acting as a vital stepping stone for families within the Providence area.

429

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lillian Feinstein El. School
Demographic	Student Count
White	32
Hispanic	316
Black	47
Asian	15
Two or More	15
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
316 (73.7%)
Black
47 (11.0%)
White
32 (7.5%)
Asian
15 (3.5%)
Two or More
15 (3.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5%)

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:	Providence
Phone:	(401)456-9407
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	429
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	327
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* 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 73

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 63