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
|
Grade K-5
455 Wickenden St,
Providence, RI
Providence Public Schools
School Details
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
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
16:1
Teachers
20
|
Full Time Teachers
20
|
|
Teachers in First or Second Year
21.6%
|
|
GreatSchools Rating
3
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
|
Math
30.1%
State Average
26.9%
|
Science
30%
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%
|
|
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
Agents Specializing in Providence
-
Stephen Gaskin
Stephen Gaskin
Residential Properties Ltd.
(774) 425-7127
98 Total Sales
36 in Providence
$190K - $965K Price Range
-
The WP Group
The WP Group
Smith and Oak Real Estate Co.
(401) 592-5919
95 Total Sales
13 in Providence
$167K - $1.1M Price Range
-
Debi Tofani
Debi Tofani
BHHS Pinnacle Realty
(401) 372-8236
34 Total Sales
2 in Providence
$256K - $300K Price Range
-
Jaclyn Arruda
Jaclyn Arruda
JPAR Prime Real Estate
(401) 234-8052
52 Total Sales
1 in Providence
$167,500 Price
-
Ryan Fazekas
Ryan Fazekas
Century 21 Limitless
(401) 360-5953
10 Total Sales
1 in Providence
$430,000 Price
-
Luisa Soares
Luisa Soares
Keller Williams South Watuppa
(401) 214-9515
16 Total Sales
1 in Providence
$395,000 Price
Map
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
$1,850 - $6,810 per month
- Regency Plaza
- Studio - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 490+ Sq Ft
- 1 Regency Plaza
- Providence, RI
$1,675 - $2,500 per month
- FOUND Study College Hill
- 1 - 2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 100 N Main St
- Providence, RI
$1,750 - $2,700 per month
- Dexter Street Commons
- Studio - 2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 523+ Sq Ft
- 71 Dexter St
- Pawtucket, RI
$1,954 - $3,816 per month
- 95 Lofts
- Studio - 2 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 373+ Sq Ft
- 95 Chestnut St
- Providence, RI
$2,319 - $5,421 per month
- Chestnut Commons
- 1 - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 566+ Sq Ft
- 180 Friendship St
- Providence, RI
$1,970 - $2,750 per month
- Huntington Exchange Providence
- 2 - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 529+ Sq Ft
- 101 Cedar St
- Providence, RI
Additional Schools in the Area
Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools
Choice schools may not serve this home. Please check the school district website to see all schools serving this home.
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
- 9th to 12th
- Public
Vartan Gregorian Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Providence, RI and is served by the Providence Public Schools in Rhode Island. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 243 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 42% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 42% are proficient in reading. Vartan Gregorian Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Youthbuild Preparatory Academy, East Providence High School, Central High School, and more. Learn more about what Providence has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Vartan Gregorian Elementary School.