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Vartan Gregorian El. School

455 Wickenden Street, Providence, RI 02903 · (401) 456-9377 · Providence County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY12-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL311 STUDENTS
Enrollment
311
Elementary
DISTRICT 444 · STATE 332
Student : Teacher
15.6:1
20 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.0:1 · STATE 13.6:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
42%
131 students
DISTRICT 83% · STATE 54%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten
50
Grade 1
54
Grade 2
56
Grade 3
50
Grade 4
48
Grade 5
53
Student demographics
White
14045%
DISTRICT 8% · STATE 50%
Hispanic
7123%
DISTRICT 69% · STATE 31%
Black
3913%
DISTRICT 14% · STATE 9%
Asian
165%
DISTRICT 3% · STATE 3%
Two+
3712%
DISTRICT 4% · STATE 5%
Native American
21%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 1%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
16854%
Female
13744%

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Test scores

RICAS + NGSA 2024-25 . % Meeting or Exceeding Expectations
English Language Arts
56.8%
RI avg 34.2%
Math
57.3%
RI avg 32.8%
Source: RICAS + NGSA. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →

7-year change

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
311
-57 (-15%) vs 2017
Student : Teacher
15.6:1
was 15.1:1
% White
45%
was 41%
% Hispanic
23%
was 27%
% Black
13%
was 15%
% Asian
5%
was 4%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

About Vartan Gregorian El. School

Vartan Gregorian El. School operates as an average-sized elementary school in Providence, Rhode Island, one of the schools within Providence. Current enrollment sits at 311 students spanning grades K through 5.

Within Providence, which oversees 39 schools and 20,645 students, Vartan Gregorian El. School is one campus in the system.

On the student-mix side, Vartan Gregorian El. School logs that the largest single group is White at 45%, but no single group is in the majority. Other groups include 23% Hispanic, 13% Black, 12% multiracial, 5% Asian. That is meaningfully less White than the county at large, where the share is closer to 60%.

Looking at school resources, Vartan Gregorian El. School reports 20 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 15.6:1. The state averages around 13.6:1, so this campus is higher than the state norm typical. Roughly 42% of students at Vartan Gregorian El. School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. Set against Providence County (around 64%), the school's rate is noticeably below typical.

Around the school, ACS estimates for Providence County put median household earnings sit near $78,787, about 32% of the adult population holds a bachelor's degree or above, and the poverty rate sits near 9%. In all, Providence County runs 206 public schools (combined enrollment of about 88,799 students), of which Vartan Gregorian El. School is one.

The closest other public school is Agnes B. Hennessey School, roughly 0.8 miles away. 8 of the 8 nearest public schools sit inside a five-mile radius.

The school occupies a high-density site.

Trend over the last 7 years. Vartan Gregorian El. School's enrollment has declined 15% since 2018, when it stood at 368 (now 311). Hispanic enrollment moved from 27% to 23% across the same window.

Within the allk12 community for this school, the feed for Vartan Gregorian El. School typically covers open house dates, ride-share offers, and field-trip permission slips. Contributors range from current parents to recent graduates and teachers.

Providence County at a glance

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Population
664,854
Census ACS
Median income
$78,787
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
32%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
206
88,799 students

Quick facts

School name
Vartan Gregorian El. School
District
Providence
Address
455 Wickenden Street, Providence, RI 02903
Phone
(401) 456-9377
County
Providence County
Level
Elementary
Grade range
KG–05
Total enrollment
311
Teachers (FTE)
20
Student–teacher ratio
15.6:1
Free/Reduced lunch
131 (42%)
Locale
12-City: Mid-size
NCES ID
440090000221
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

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Frequently asked questions

About Vartan Gregorian El. School
What is the total enrollment at Vartan Gregorian El. School?
Vartan Gregorian El. School enrolls approximately 311 students in grades KG-05.
What grades does Vartan Gregorian El. School serve?
Vartan Gregorian El. School serves grades KG-05.
How many teachers does Vartan Gregorian El. School have?
Vartan Gregorian El. School employs 20 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.6:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Vartan Gregorian El. School?
At Vartan Gregorian El. School, the student body is approximately 45% White, 23% Hispanic, 13% Black, 5% Asian, 12% Two or more.
Is Vartan Gregorian El. School public or private?
Vartan Gregorian El. School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Providence.
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