OUR TEAM
The Learning Community takes its name seriously. We work as an open school community that benefits from the voices and talents of students, families, teachers, staff, community partners, board members, donors and many others.
OUR STUDENTS
- We serve 400 students in grades K-6. In the coming years we will grow to 8th grade and over 500 students.
- 84% Latino, 11% Black, 5% White
- 100% have important stories to tell
- 21% live with one adult in the home
OUR FAMILIES
- Live in Central Falls (52%), Pawtucket (28%) and Providence (20%)
- 76% speak primarily Spanish at home
- 88% qualify for free and reduced price lunch
- 100% attend parent conferences and 96% attend open houses
OUR TEACHERS AND STAFF
- 100% of classroom teachers are certified and highly qualified
- 70% of teachers have graduate degrees
- 41% speak Spanish and 36% are people of color
- 100% feel families and the community are supportive of our school
To read more about our staff and faculty, download a copy of their bios here.
OUR PARTNERS
We are grateful to work with a number of organizations dedicated to building strong families, strong schools and communities including: Fuerza Laboral, Gateway Community Healthcare, Central Falls Public Schools, RI League of Charter Schools, Channel One / Ralph J. Holden Community Center.
OUR BOARD MEMBERS
Our board of directors includes representatives from the business, non-profit and education communities as well as representatives of our staff and parents.
OUR SUPPORTERS
We are grateful to the many people who have supported our work by giving time, expertise and financial support. We are also thankful to several major donors who have helped build our success:
The Rhode Island Foundation
21st Century Community Learning Centers
H.V. Collins Company
National Recreation Foundation
Several anonymous major donors
