Formerly known as Fox Point Elementary School, Vartan Gregorian Elementary, located on Wickenden Street, was renamed after a renown local educator, Vartan Gregorian. Gregorian was, among many other things, the former president of nearby Brown University and a firm believer in the important role that colleges played in the educational lives of young students. In fact, Gregorian had considered the old Fox Point Elementary his adopted school. He partnered with educators and local leaders to expand its resources and physical footprint, connect its students with tutoring and mentoring, and hosted other beneficial activities. Today, the school attempts extend Gregorian's influence. Though he passed away in 2021, teachers and administrators strive to maintain the same constructive and enthusiastic environment Gregorian was always known to champion. Certainly, the school's academic. programs are rigorous, and students are held to a high standard in order to reach their full potential. It’s apparent that Gregorian’s legacy lives on in Brown University’s deep connection with this elementary school, as the University firms up the foundations first set by Gregorian three decades ago.
Vartan Gregorian Elementary School
Public Elementary School
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Grade K-5
455 Wickenden St,
Providence, RI
Providence Public Schools
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
42%
Reading Proficiency
42%
Niche Grade
B
B-
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
42%
Math Proficiency
42%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
19
Full Time Teachers
19
Teachers in First or Second Year
21.6%
GreatSchools Rating
3
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
20.6%
State Average
4%
Science
38.8%
State Average
13.3%
Student Diversity
Male
52.2%
Female
47.4%
White
41.4%
Hispanic
25.5%
Two or more races
15.9%
Black
10.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
4.4%
Native American
1.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
10/22/2023
My son has been at this school for two years. I find that there is preferential treatment for the many white children but children of other races and ethnicity are treated like second class citizens. The teachers treat the white children better. The new administration does not care about the children they stand behind the teachers no matter what even if what they do puts your child's safety at issue. The prior administration was a lot better at balancing for a diverse group of children. I would not recommend.
GreatSchools Reviews
1/19/2025
This is the worst elementary school in Providence. If you’re a black or brown parent with black/brown children keep your child away from there. As a parent you have no voice and no respect. As a student, its even worst. My child was there Nd i have spoken to several parents and they have similar exp...
10/26/2023
The worst teachers. Like coming from a private school my child just is so far ahead. Like the kids here are way behind they offer a poor curriculum. I had to take my child out of the school. It is true you get what you pay for.
10/26/2023
One of the worst schools in Rhode Island. Safety is a big issue. The teacher left my child and another child at the park but collected the other children from the class. Luckily a half hour later another teacher arrived at the same park with her class and took the children back to the school. They c...
10/19/2022
Well I used to go there I graduated back in June 20th 2014 I couldn’t believe that that was my last day ever in that school even when I graduated I still had friends there that I didn’t forget about I know they probably all graduated that school and having fun at their new school
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Map
Attendance Zone
About Fox Point
List Price Range
$430K - $714K
Homes For Sale
3
Average Home Value
$720,953
Median Lot Size
3,484 Sq Ft
% Renters
77%
Household Income
$110,966
% of College Grads
73.4%
Median Age
32
Average House Size
2,227 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
60.6%
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Parks in this Area
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George Redman Linear Park
Cabral Park
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