Howard Hathaway School
Portsmouth, RI
Grades K to 4 · 409 students
Public school
Melville School
Portsmouth, Rhode Island · Grades PreK to 4 · Portsmouth
Public school
About Melville School
Melville School serves pre-K through grade 4 as a public school in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. It reported 316 students in 2024-25. With about 26 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 12.2 students per teacher. Portsmouth School District runs 4 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a suburb of a large metro area, in Newport County. Families comparing options will find 12 other schools within 5 miles.
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School facts
| Address | 1351 West Main Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (401) 683-1650 |
| School district | Portsmouth |
| Grades | PreK to 4 |
| Students (2024-25) | 316 |
| Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25) | 26 |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 |
| Charter school | No |
| School type | Regular |
| Level | Elementary |
| Locale (NCES) | Suburb, large, Newport County |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 440087000206). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.
Nearby schools
St Philomena School of the Sacred HeartPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 8Portsmouth · 1.2 miPortsmouth Abbey SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades 9 to 12Portsmouth · 1.3 miPortsmouth Middle SchoolPublic · Grades 5 to 8Portsmouth · 2 miThe Pennfield SchoolPrivate · Grades PreK to 8Portsmouth · 2.3 miPortsmouth High SchoolPublic · Grades 9 to 12Portsmouth · 2.3 miHoward Hathaway SchoolPublic · Grades K to 4Portsmouth · 2.7 miForest Avenue SchoolPublic · Grades K to 3Middletown, RI · 4 miAll Saints AcademyPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades PreK to 8Middletown, RI · 4.1 mi
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Frequently asked questions
What grades does Melville School serve?
Melville School serves pre-K through grade 4.
How many students attend Melville School?
Melville School reported 316 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Melville School?
About 12.2 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 316 students and 26 teachers in federal data.
Is Melville School a public or charter school?
Melville School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.
What school district is Melville School in?
Melville School is part of Portsmouth School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/ri/portsmouth-school-district/
Where is Melville School located?
Melville School is at 1351 West Main Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871. The phone number is (401) 683-1650.
How many other schools are near Melville School?
There are 12 other schools within 5 miles of Melville School in our directory.
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