Dr. Joseph A Whelan Elementary School
1440 Mineral Spring Ave, North Providence, RI 02904 | (401) 233-1180
- Grades: KG-5
- Student Enrollment: 192
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 192 elementary school students from grades KG-5
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 1440 Mineral Spring Avenue, North Providence, RI 02904
School Operational Details
- Title I Eligible
School District Details
- North Providence School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $13,341
- Graduation Rate: 83.5%
- Dropout Rate: 1.6%
- Students Per Teacher: 11.9
- Enrolled Students: 3,289
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 192
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 19.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 10.1
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 109 (56.8%)
- Females: 83 (43.2%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 13 (6.8%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 41 (21.4%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 54 (28.1%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity

Number | Percent | |
---|---|---|
American Indian | - | - |
Black | 7 | 3.6% |
Asian | 5 | 2.6% |
Hispanic | 23 | 12.0% |
White | 157 | 81.8% |
Number of Students Per Grade

Number | Percent | |
---|---|---|
Kindergarten | 40 | 20.8% |
1st Grade | 37 | 19.3% |
2nd Grade | 28 | 14.6% |
3rd Grade | 33 | 17.2% |
4th Grade | 27 | 14.1% |
5th Grade | 27 | 14.1% |
Source: RI Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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