William D'Abate Elem. School

398 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

William D’Abate Elementary School, located in the Olneyville neighborhood of Providence, Rhode Island, serves a diverse population of students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Providence Public School District, the school is deeply integrated into its urban community, often acting as a focal point for local families. The school's mission emphasizes fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on both academic achievement and social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

In addition to its core curriculum, William D’Abate is recognized for its commitment to community engagement and collaborative partnerships. The school frequently participates in local initiatives to provide students with extracurricular opportunities and resources that extend beyond the classroom. By prioritizing a holistic approach to education, the school strives to overcome the challenges often faced by urban schools, working to create a foundation of equity, literacy, and community pride for its young learners.

398

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for William D'Abate Elem. School
Demographic	Student Count
White	21
Hispanic	313
Black	38
Asian	2
Two or More	15
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
313 (79.2%)
Black
38 (9.6%)
White
21 (5.3%)
Two or More
15 (3.8%)
Pacific Islander
4 (1.0%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)
American Indian
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)456-9416
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	398
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	321
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 51

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 68